European Union tariff line 2929 10 00 40: m-Isopropenyl-α,α-dimethylbenzyl isocyanate (CAS RN 2094-99-7)
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Key facts
- Tariff line
- 2929 10 00 40
- Covers
- Isocyanates, m-Isopropenyl-α,α-dimethylbenzyl isocyanate (CAS RN 2094-99-7)
- Duty (MFN)
- 6.5%
- Preferential rates
- From 0% (58 programmes or origins)
- Additional duties
- None recorded
- Restrictions
- None recorded
- 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
- HS subheading
- 2929.10
Summary
In the European Union tariff, line 2929 10 00 40 covers isocyanates, m-Isopropenyl-α,α-dimethylbenzyl isocyanate (CAS RN 2094-99-7). The general (MFN) duty rate is 6.5%. It falls under HS subheading 2929.10 in heading 29.29 (chapter 29).
What this line covers
In the European Union tariff, line 2929 10 00 40 covers isocyanates, m-Isopropenyl-α,α-dimethylbenzyl isocyanate (CAS RN 2094-99-7).
Its legal text is “m-Isopropenyl-α,α-dimethylbenzyl isocyanate (CAS RN 2094-99-7)”, read under “Isocyanates”.
How it is structured
It falls under HS subheading 2929.10 in heading 29.29 (chapter 29). The first six digits are the Harmonized System code; the 4 digits after them are added by the European Union tariff.
- Chapter 29
- Organic chemicals
- Heading 29.29
- Compounds with other nitrogen function
- Subheading 2929.10
- Isocyanates
- Line 2929 10 00 40
- m-Isopropenyl-α,α-dimethylbenzyl isocyanate (CAS RN 2094-99-7)
Duty
The general (MFN) duty rate is 6.5%.
The rate is published on 2929 10 00 00.
Duty-free entry applies to goods that qualify under 5 programmes, and to goods from 51 origins.
A preferential rate of 2.9% applies to goods from GSP - General arrangements.
A preferential rate of 5.6% applies to goods from Mercosur.
| Preferential rate | Programme or origin |
|---|---|
| 0% | EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods (1007) |
| 0% | CARIFORUM (1033) |
| 0% | Eastern and Southern Africa States (1034) |
| 0% | SADC EPA (1035) |
| 0% | Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member St… (2000) |
| 0% | GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries - Everything But Arms) (2005) |
| 0% | EEA - European Economic Area (2012) |
| 0% | GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance) (2027) |
| 0% | OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) (2080) |
| 0% | Central America (2200) |
| 0% | Andorra (AD) |
| 0% | Albania (AL) |
| 0% | Bosnia and Herzegovina (BA) |
| 0% | Canada (CA) |
| 0% | Switzerland (CH) |
| 0% | Côte d'Ivoire (CI) |
| 0% | Chile (CL) |
| 0% | Cameroon (CM) |
| 0% | Colombia (CO) |
| 0% | Algeria (DZ) |
| 0% | Ecuador (EC) |
| 0% | Egypt (EG) |
| 0% | Fiji (FJ) |
| 0% | Faroe Islands (FO) |
| 0% | United Kingdom (GB) |
| 0% | Georgia (GE) |
| 0% | Ghana (GH) |
| 0% | Israel (IL) |
| 0% | Jordan (JO) |
| 0% | Japan (JP) |
| 0% | Kenya (KE) |
| 0% | South Korea (KR) |
| 0% | Lebanon (LB) |
| 0% | Morocco (MA) |
| 0% | Moldova (MD) |
| 0% | Montenegro (ME) |
| 0% | North Macedonia (MK) |
| 0% | Mexico (MX) |
| 0% | New Zealand (NZ) |
| 0% | Peru (PE) |
| 0% | Papua New Guinea (PG) |
| 0% | Palestine (PS) |
| 0% | Solomon Islands (SB) |
| 0% | Singapore (SG) |
| 0% | Syria (SY) |
| 0% | Tunisia (TN) |
| 0% | Türkiye (TR) |
| 0% | Ukraine (UA) |
| 0% | United States (US) |
| 0% | Vietnam (VN) |
| 0% | Samoa (WS) |
| 0% | a group of origins (TARIC area XC) (XC) |
| 0% | Kosovo (XK) |
| 0% | a group of origins (TARIC area XL) (XL) |
| 0% | Serbia (XS) |
| 0% | South Africa (ZA) |
| 2.9% | GSP - General arrangements (2020) |
| 5.6% | Mercosur (5500) |
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.
Other lines under 2929.10
- 2929 10 00 20Butyl isocyanate (CAS RN 111-36-4)
- 2929 10 00 351,3-Bis(isocyanatomethyl)benzene (CAS RN 3634-83-1) with a purity by weight of 99 % or more
- 2929 10 00 452,5 (and 2,6)-Bis(isocyanatomethyl)bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane (CAS RN 74091-64-8) with a purity by weight of 99 % or more
- 2929 10 00 50m-Phenylenediisopropylidene diisocyanate (CAS RN 2778-42-9)
- 2929 10 00 60Trimethylhexamethylene diisocyanate, mixed isomers
- 2929 10 00 65Ethyl isocyanate (CAS RN 109-90-0) with a purity by weight of 98 % or more
- 2929 10 00 90Other
In other countries
National tariff lines under 2929.10 are live on border.bot for the United States (9 lines, also used by 1 other country).
- United States9 lines, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does tariff line 2929 10 00 40 cover in the European Union tariff?
In the European Union tariff, line 2929 10 00 40 covers isocyanates, m-Isopropenyl-α,α-dimethylbenzyl isocyanate (CAS RN 2094-99-7).
What is the general (MFN) duty on 2929 10 00 40 in the European Union?
The general (MFN) duty rate is 6.5%. The rate is published on 2929 10 00 00.
Which preferential rates apply to 2929 10 00 40?
Duty-free entry applies to goods that qualify under 5 programmes: EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods, Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member St…, EEA - European Economic Area, a group of origins (TARIC area XC) and a group of origins (TARIC area XL), and to goods from CARIFORUM, the Eastern and Southern Africa States, SADC EPA, GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries - Everything But Arms), GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance), OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories), Central America, Andorra, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Switzerland, Côte d'Ivoire, Chile, Cameroon, Colombia, Algeria, Ecuador, Egypt, Fiji, the Faroe Islands, the United Kingdom, Georgia, Ghana, Israel, Jordan, Japan, Kenya, South Korea, Lebanon, Morocco, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Papua New Guinea, Palestine, the Solomon Islands, Singapore, Syria, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine, the United States, Vietnam, Samoa, Kosovo, Serbia and South Africa. A preferential rate of 2.9% applies to goods from GSP - General arrangements. A preferential rate of 5.6% applies to goods from Mercosur.
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.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.