# European Union tariff lines under HS 3824.30 > The European Union tariff splits HS 3824.30 (non-agglomerated metal carbides mixed together or with metallic binders) into 5 national lines: 3824 30 00 10 (in the form of irregular and non-free-flowing particles, simply mixed with metallic powder), 3824 30 00 20 (ready-to-press powder, in the form of spherical or granular shaped, homogeneous and free-flowing particles, simply mixed with metallic powder and/or other carbides, and an organic binder), 3824 30 00 30 (other, in the form of spherical or granular shaped, homogeneous and free-flowing particles, simply mixed with metallic powder and/or other carbides), 3824 30 00 40 (other, simply mixed with metallic powder and/or other carbides) and 1 other. The general (MFN) duty is 5.3% on all 5 lines. Source: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/382430 Last updated: 11 October 2026 [Countries](https://border.bot/countries) / [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union) / [Chapter 38](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/38) / [3824.30](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/382430) ## Key facts - HS subheading: [3824.30](https://border.bot/hs-codes/382430) - Duty (MFN): 5.3% - National lines: 5 - 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: 38: Miscellaneous chemical products ## European Union lines under 3824.30 The European Union tariff splits HS 3824.30 (non-agglomerated metal carbides mixed together or with metallic binders) into 5 national lines: 3824 30 00 10 (in the form of irregular and non-free-flowing particles, simply mixed with metallic powder), 3824 30 00 20 (ready-to-press powder, in the form of spherical or granular shaped, homogeneous and free-flowing particles, simply mixed with metallic powder and/or other carbides, and an organic binder), 3824 30 00 30 (other, in the form of spherical or granular shaped, homogeneous and free-flowing particles, simply mixed with metallic powder and/or other carbides), 3824 30 00 40 (other, simply mixed with metallic powder and/or other carbides) and 1 other. The general (MFN) duty is 5.3% on all 5 lines. - [3824 30 00 10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3824300010) Non-agglomerated metal carbides mixed together or with metallic binders, Tungsten carbides, In the form of irregular and non-free-flowing particles, simply mixed with metallic powder. Duty (MFN): 5.3% - [3824 30 00 20](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3824300020) Non-agglomerated metal carbides mixed together or with metallic binders, Tungsten carbides, Ready-to-press powder, in the form of spherical or granular shaped, homogeneous and free-flowing particles, simply mixed with metallic powder and/or other carbides, and an organic binder. Duty (MFN): 5.3% - [3824 30 00 30](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3824300030) Non-agglomerated metal carbides mixed together or with metallic binders, Tungsten carbides, Other, in the form of spherical or granular shaped, homogeneous and free-flowing particles, simply mixed with metallic powder and/or other carbides. Duty (MFN): 5.3% - [3824 30 00 40](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3824300040) Non-agglomerated metal carbides mixed together or with metallic binders, Tungsten carbides, Other, simply mixed with metallic powder and/or other carbides. Duty (MFN): 5.3% - [3824 30 00 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3824300090) Non-agglomerated metal carbides mixed together or with metallic binders, Other. Duty (MFN): 5.3% ## 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 3824.30 are live on border.bot for the United States (1 line, also used by 1 other country). - [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/382430): 1 line, used by 1 other country - [The Harmonized System text for 3824.30](https://border.bot/hs-codes/382430) - Previous subheading: [3824.10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/382410) Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores - Next subheading: [3824.40](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/382440) Prepared additives for cements, mortars or concretes ## Frequently asked questions ### How many national tariff lines does the European Union tariff have under HS 3824.30? The European Union tariff splits HS 3824.30 (non-agglomerated metal carbides mixed together or with metallic binders) into 5 national lines: 3824 30 00 10 (in the form of irregular and non-free-flowing particles, simply mixed with metallic powder), 3824 30 00 20 (ready-to-press powder, in the form of spherical or granular shaped, homogeneous and free-flowing particles, simply mixed with metallic powder and/or other carbides, and an organic binder), 3824 30 00 30 (other, in the form of spherical or granular shaped, homogeneous and free-flowing particles, simply mixed with metallic powder and/or other carbides), 3824 30 00 40 (other, simply mixed with metallic powder and/or other carbides) and 1 other. ### What is the duty on HS 3824.30 in the European Union? The general (MFN) duty is 5.3% on all 5 lines. ## 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/382430.json