# European Union tariff lines under HS 2933.49

> The European Union tariff splits HS 2933.49 (compounds containing in the structure a quinoline or isoquinoline ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated), not further fused: Other) into 12 national lines: 2933 49 10 20 (3-Hydroxy-2-methylquinoline-4-carboxylic acid (CAS RN 117-57-7)), 2933 49 10 40 (4,7-Dichloroquinoline (CAS RN 86-98-6)), 2933 49 10 70 (quinmerac (ISO) (CAS RN 90717-03-6) with a purity by weight of 98 % or more), 2933 49 10 90 (other) and 8 others.

Source: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/293349
Last updated: 11 October 2026

[Countries](https://border.bot/countries) / [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union) / [Chapter 29](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/29) / [2933.49](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/293349)

## Key facts

- HS subheading: [2933.49](https://border.bot/hs-codes/293349)
- National lines: 12
- 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](https://border.bot/countries/european-union)
- Chapter: 29: Organic chemicals

## European Union lines under 2933.49

The European Union tariff splits HS 2933.49 (compounds containing in the structure a quinoline or isoquinoline ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated), not further fused: Other) into 12 national lines: 2933 49 10 20 (3-Hydroxy-2-methylquinoline-4-carboxylic acid (CAS RN 117-57-7)), 2933 49 10 40 (4,7-Dichloroquinoline (CAS RN 86-98-6)), 2933 49 10 70 (quinmerac (ISO) (CAS RN 90717-03-6) with a purity by weight of 98 % or more), 2933 49 10 90 (other) and 8 others.

- [2933 49 10 20](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2933491020) Compounds containing in the structure a quinoline or isoquinoline ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated), not further fused, Other, Halogen derivatives of quinoline; quinolinecarboxylic acid derivatives, 3-Hydroxy-2-methylquinoline-4-carboxylic acid (CAS RN 117-57-7). Duty (MFN): 5.5%
- [2933 49 10 40](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2933491040) Compounds containing in the structure a quinoline or isoquinoline ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated), not further fused, Other, Halogen derivatives of quinoline; quinolinecarboxylic acid derivatives, 4,7-Dichloroquinoline (CAS RN 86-98-6). Duty (MFN): 5.5%
- [2933 49 10 70](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2933491070) Compounds containing in the structure a quinoline or isoquinoline ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated), not further fused, Other, Halogen derivatives of quinoline; quinolinecarboxylic acid derivatives, Quinmerac (ISO) (CAS RN 90717-03-6) with a purity by weight of 98 % or more. Duty (MFN): 5.5%
- [2933 49 10 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2933491090) Compounds containing in the structure a quinoline or isoquinoline ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated), not further fused, Halogen derivatives of quinoline; quinolinecarboxylic acid derivatives, Other
- [2933 49 30 00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2933493000) Compounds containing in the structure a quinoline or isoquinoline ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated), not further fused, Other, Dextromethorphan (INN) and its salts. Duty (MFN): 0%
- [2933 49 90 25](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2933499025) Compounds containing in the structure a quinoline or isoquinoline ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated), not further fused, Other, Other, Cloquintocet-mexyl (ISO) (CAS RN 99607-70-2). Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [2933 49 90 30](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2933499030) Compounds containing in the structure a quinoline or isoquinoline ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated), not further fused, Other, Other, Quinoline (CAS RN 91-22-5). Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [2933 49 90 55](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2933499055) Compounds containing in the structure a quinoline or isoquinoline ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated), not further fused, Other, Other, 2-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-5,7-dichloro-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline-6-carboxylic acid (CAS RN 851784-82-2) with a purity by weight of 98 % or more. Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [2933 49 90 70](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2933499070) Compounds containing in the structure a quinoline or isoquinoline ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated), not further fused, Other, Other, Quinolin-8-ol (CAS RN 148-24-3). Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [2933 49 90 75](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2933499075) Compounds containing in the structure a quinoline or isoquinoline ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated), not further fused, Other, Other, 2-Methyl-4-(1-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-5-yl)quinolin-8-ol (CAS RN 1174132-59-2) with a purity by weight of 98 % or more. Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [2933 49 90 85](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2933499085) Compounds containing in the structure a quinoline or isoquinoline ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated), not further fused, Other, Other, (2R,4S)-2-Ethyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolin-4-amine methanesulfonate (CAS RN 952582-02-4) with a purity by weight of 95 % or more. Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [2933 49 90 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2933499090) Compounds containing in the structure a quinoline or isoquinoline ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated), not further fused, Other

## 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 2933.49 are live on border.bot for the United States (9 lines, also used by 1 other country).

- [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/293349): 9 lines, used by 1 other country
- [The Harmonized System text for 2933.49](https://border.bot/hs-codes/293349)

- Previous subheading: [2933.41](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/293341) Compounds containing in the structure a quinoline or isoquinoline ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated), not further fused
- Next subheading: [2933.52](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/293352) Compounds containing a pyrimidine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) or piperazine ring in the structure

## Frequently asked questions

### How many national tariff lines does the European Union tariff have under HS 2933.49?

The European Union tariff splits HS 2933.49 (compounds containing in the structure a quinoline or isoquinoline ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated), not further fused: Other) into 12 national lines: 2933 49 10 20 (3-Hydroxy-2-methylquinoline-4-carboxylic acid (CAS RN 117-57-7)), 2933 49 10 40 (4,7-Dichloroquinoline (CAS RN 86-98-6)), 2933 49 10 70 (quinmerac (ISO) (CAS RN 90717-03-6) with a purity by weight of 98 % or more), 2933 49 10 90 (other) and 8 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.

Official source files:

- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/9e277705-ac42-441d-8580-90cd730d9bc6/Geographical%20areas%20composition.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/bfb94607-8b4c-40c3-ad33-1efef11bb80a/Duties%20Import%2001-99.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/4b3c682c-947c-4f34-932d-0b8d192537bd/Measure%20exclusions.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/13694f84-6980-4966-8c91-22459447b52b/Nomenclature%20EN.xlsx

Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/293349.json