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European Union tariff lines under HS 2918.30

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Key facts

HS subheading
2918.30
National lines
19
Import VAT/GST in the European Union
VAT 21%
De minimis in the European Union
Flat €3 duty up to €150; tax always charged
Tariff
European Union
Chapter
29: Organic chemicals

Summary

The European Union tariff splits HS 2918.30 (carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives) into 19 national lines: 2918 30 00 10 (benzophenone-3,3′,4,4′-tetracarboxylic dianhydride (CAS RN 2421-28-5)), 2918 30 00 13 (other than for use in the production of formaldehyde-free sulfur-based reducing agents (“FFSRAs”) and with an iron (Fe) content of ≥ 10 and ≤ 20 PPM (parts per million)), 2918 30 00 14 (other), 2918 30 00 17 (ethyl alpha-phenylacetoacetate (EAPA) CAS No 5413-05-8) and 15 others.

European Union lines under 2918.30

The European Union tariff splits HS 2918.30 (carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives) into 19 national lines: 2918 30 00 10 (benzophenone-3,3′,4,4′-tetracarboxylic dianhydride (CAS RN 2421-28-5)), 2918 30 00 13 (other than for use in the production of formaldehyde-free sulfur-based reducing agents (“FFSRAs”) and with an iron (Fe) content of ≥ 10 and ≤ 20 PPM (parts per million)), 2918 30 00 14 (other), 2918 30 00 17 (ethyl alpha-phenylacetoacetate (EAPA) CAS No 5413-05-8) and 15 others.

  • 2918 30 00 10Benzophenone-3,3′,4,4′-tetracarboxylic dianhydride (CAS RN 2421-28-5)Duty: 6.5%
  • 2918 30 00 13Other than for use in the production of formaldehyde-free sulfur-based reducing agents (“FFSRAs”) and with an iron (Fe) content of ≥ 10 and ≤ 20 PPM (parts per million)Duty: 6.5%
  • 2918 30 00 14OtherDuty: 6.5%
  • 2918 30 00 17Ethyl alpha-phenylacetoacetate (EAPA) CAS No 5413-05-8Duty: 6.5%
  • 2918 30 00 27Diethyl (phenylacetyl) propanedioate (DEPAPD) (CAS RN 20320-59-6)Duty: 6.5%
  • 2918 30 00 30Methyl-2-benzoylbenzoate (CAS RN 606-28-0)Duty: 6.5%
  • 2918 30 00 353-Oxocyclobutane-1-carboxylic acid with a purity by weight of 98 % or more (CAS RN 23761-23-1)Duty: 6.5%
  • 2918 30 00 37Methyl alpha-phenylacetoacetate (MAPA) CAS No. 16648-44-5Duty: 6.5%
  • 2918 30 00 43Ethyl 4-oxovalerate (CAS RN 539-88-8) with a purity by weight of 98 % or moreDuty: 6.5%
  • 2918 30 00 48Prohexadione-calcium (ISOM) (CAS RN 127277-53-6) with a purity by weight of 95 % or moreDuty: 6.5%
  • 2918 30 00 532-(4-Chlorobenzoyl)benzoic acid (CAS RN 85-56-3) with a purity by weight of 99 % or moreDuty: 6.5%
  • 2918 30 00 55Methyl 3-oxo-pentanoate (CAS RN 30414-53-0) with a purity by weight of 98 % or moreDuty: 6.5%
  • 2918 30 00 604-Oxovaleric acid (CAS RN 123-76-2)Duty: 6.5%
  • 2918 30 00 702-​[4-​Chloro-​3-​(chlorosulphonyl)​benzoyl]​benzoic acid (CAS RN 68592-12-1)Duty: 6.5%
  • 2918 30 00 75Methyl 2-((1S,2R)-3-oxo-2-pentylcyclopentyl)acetate (CAS RN 151716-35-7) with a purity by weight of 99 % or moreDuty: 6.5%
  • 2918 30 00 80Methyl benzoylformate (CAS RN 15206-55-0)Duty: 6.5%
  • 2918 30 00 852-Fluoro-5-formylbenzoic acid (CAS RN 550363-85-4) with a purity by weight of 98 % or moreDuty: 6.5%
  • 2918 30 00 87Ethyl acetoacetate (CAS RN 141-97-9) with a purity by weight of 98 % or moreDuty: 6.5%
  • 2918 30 00 90Other

Import VAT and de minimis in the European Union

The European Union charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 21%.

From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in the European Union worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value.

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In other countries

National tariff lines under 2918.30 are live on border.bot for the United States (7 lines, also used by 1 other country).

The Harmonized System text for 2918.30

Frequently asked questions

How many national tariff lines does the European Union tariff have under HS 2918.30?

The European Union tariff splits HS 2918.30 (carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives) into 19 national lines: 2918 30 00 10 (benzophenone-3,3′,4,4′-tetracarboxylic dianhydride (CAS RN 2421-28-5)), 2918 30 00 13 (other than for use in the production of formaldehyde-free sulfur-based reducing agents (“FFSRAs”) and with an iron (Fe) content of ≥ 10 and ≤ 20 PPM (parts per million)), 2918 30 00 14 (other), 2918 30 00 17 (ethyl alpha-phenylacetoacetate (EAPA) CAS No 5413-05-8) and 15 others.

Sources and updates

The tariff lines for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

The duty rates for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

The trade programmes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

The import taxes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, imported from a file, and have been live since 9 October 2026.

The de minimis thresholds for the European Union come from border.bot release 2, entered by border.bot, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.

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