Key facts
- HS subheading
- 2933.29
- National lines
- 9
- 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 2933.29 (compounds containing an unfused imidazole ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure: Other) into 9 national lines: 2933 29 10 00 (naphazoline hydrochloride (INNM) and naphazoline nitrate (INNM); phentolamine (INN); tolazoline hydrochloride (INNM)), 2933 29 90 15 (ethyl 4-(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)-2-propylimidazole-5-carboxylate (CAS RN 144689-93-0)), 2933 29 90 20 (tert-Butyl (2S)-2-(5-bromo-1H-imidazol-2-yl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (CAS RN 1007882-59-8) with a purity by weight of 98 % or more), 2933 29 90 38 (cyazofamid (ISO) (CAS RN 120116-88-3) with a purity by weight of 94 % or more) and 5 others.
European Union lines under 2933.29
The European Union tariff splits HS 2933.29 (compounds containing an unfused imidazole ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure: Other) into 9 national lines: 2933 29 10 00 (naphazoline hydrochloride (INNM) and naphazoline nitrate (INNM); phentolamine (INN); tolazoline hydrochloride (INNM)), 2933 29 90 15 (ethyl 4-(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)-2-propylimidazole-5-carboxylate (CAS RN 144689-93-0)), 2933 29 90 20 (tert-Butyl (2S)-2-(5-bromo-1H-imidazol-2-yl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (CAS RN 1007882-59-8) with a purity by weight of 98 % or more), 2933 29 90 38 (cyazofamid (ISO) (CAS RN 120116-88-3) with a purity by weight of 94 % or more) and 5 others.
- 2933 29 10 00Naphazoline hydrochloride (INNM) and naphazoline nitrate (INNM); phentolamine (INN); tolazoline hydrochloride (INNM)Duty: 0%
- 2933 29 90 15Ethyl 4-(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)-2-propylimidazole-5-carboxylate (CAS RN 144689-93-0)Duty: 6.5%
- 2933 29 90 20tert-Butyl (2S)-2-(5-bromo-1H-imidazol-2-yl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (CAS RN 1007882-59-8) with a purity by weight of 98 % or moreDuty: 6.5%
- 2933 29 90 38Cyazofamid (ISO) (CAS RN 120116-88-3) with a purity by weight of 94 % or moreDuty: 6.5%
- 2933 29 90 432-Octyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazole (CAS RN 10443-60-4) with a purity by weight of 95 % or moreDuty: 6.5%
- 2933 29 90 601-Cyano-2-methyl-1-[2-(5-methylimidazol-4-ylmethylthio)ethyl]isothiourea (CAS RN 52378-40-2)Duty: 6.5%
- 2933 29 90 752,2'-Azobis[2-(2-imidazolin-2-yl)propane] dihydrochloride (CAS RN 27776-21-2)Duty: 6.5%
- 2933 29 90 80Imazalil (ISO) (CAS RN 35554-44-0)Duty: 6.5%
- 2933 29 90 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.
In other countries
National tariff lines under 2933.29 are live on border.bot for the United States (8 lines, also used by 1 other country).
- United States8 lines, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
How many national tariff lines does the European Union tariff have under HS 2933.29?
The European Union tariff splits HS 2933.29 (compounds containing an unfused imidazole ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure: Other) into 9 national lines: 2933 29 10 00 (naphazoline hydrochloride (INNM) and naphazoline nitrate (INNM); phentolamine (INN); tolazoline hydrochloride (INNM)), 2933 29 90 15 (ethyl 4-(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)-2-propylimidazole-5-carboxylate (CAS RN 144689-93-0)), 2933 29 90 20 (tert-Butyl (2S)-2-(5-bromo-1H-imidazol-2-yl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (CAS RN 1007882-59-8) with a purity by weight of 98 % or more), 2933 29 90 38 (cyazofamid (ISO) (CAS RN 120116-88-3) with a purity by weight of 94 % or more) and 5 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.
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.