# European Union tariff line 7325 99 90 30: Balls used in freight loading systems in certain types of aircraft

> In the European Union tariff, line 7325 99 90 30 covers balls used in freight loading systems in certain types of aircraft. The general (MFN) duty rate is 2.7%. It falls under HS subheading 7325.99 in heading 73.25 (chapter 73).

Source: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7325999030
Last updated: 11 October 2026

[Countries](https://border.bot/countries) / [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union) / [Chapter 73](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/73) / [7325.99](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/732599) / [7325 99 90 30](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7325999030)

## Key facts

- Tariff line: 7325 99 90 30
- Covers: Balls used in freight loading systems in certain types of aircraft
- Duty (MFN): 2.7%
- 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](https://border.bot/countries/european-union)
- HS subheading: [7325.99](https://border.bot/hs-codes/732599)

## What this line covers

In the European Union tariff, line 7325 99 90 30 covers balls used in freight loading systems in certain types of aircraft.

Its legal text is “Balls used in freight loading systems in certain types of aircraft”, read under “Other”, “Other” and “Other”.

## How it is structured

It falls under HS subheading 7325.99 in heading 73.25 (chapter 73). The first six digits are the Harmonized System code; the 4 digits after them are added by the European Union tariff.

- Chapter 73: Articles of iron or steel
- Heading 73.25: Other cast articles of iron or steel
- Subheading 7325.99: Other
- Within the subheading: Other
- Within the subheading: Other
- Line 7325 99 90 30: Balls used in freight loading systems in certain types of aircraft

## Duty

The general (MFN) duty rate is 2.7%.

The rate is published on 7325 99 90 00.

Duty-free entry applies to goods that qualify under 5 programmes, and to goods from 53 origins.

- 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 - General arrangements (2020)
- 0%: GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance) (2027)
- 0%: OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) (2080)
- 0%: Central America (2200)
- 0%: Mercosur (5500)
- 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%: San Marino (SM)
- 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)

## 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 7325.99 are live on border.bot for the United States (2 lines, also used by 1 other country).

- [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/732599): 2 lines, used by 1 other country
- [The Harmonized System text for 7325.99](https://border.bot/hs-codes/732599)

## Other lines under 7325.99

- [7325 99 10 31](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7325991031) Channel gratings and cast tops subject to standard EN 1433, to be fitted as a component on channels in polymer, plastic, galvanised steel or concrete allowing surface water to flow into the channel
- [7325 99 10 35](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7325991035) Floor drains, roof drains, cleanouts and covers for cleanouts, subject to standard EN 1253
- [7325 99 10 40](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7325991040) Step irons, lifting keys, and fire hydrants
- [7325 99 10 60](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7325991060) Spheroidal graphite cast iron (also known as ductile cast iron), and parts thereof, of a kind used to: – cover ground or sub-surfaces systems, and/or openings to ground or sub-surface systems, and also – give access to ground or sub-surface systems and/or provide view to ground or sub-surface systems
- [7325 99 10 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7325991090) Other
- [7325 99 90 10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7325999010) Collars, flanges and other devices for fixing, jointing, clamping or spacing, for use in certain types of aircraft
- [7325 99 90 20](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7325999020) Devices for cargo stowage and clamping freight, for use in certain types of aircraft
- [7325 99 90 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7325999090) Other

- Previous line: [7325 99 90 20](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7325999020) Devices for cargo stowage and clamping freight, for use in certain types of aircraft
- Next line: [7325 99 90 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7325999090) Other

## Frequently asked questions

### What does tariff line 7325 99 90 30 cover in the European Union tariff?

In the European Union tariff, line 7325 99 90 30 covers balls used in freight loading systems in certain types of aircraft.

### What is the general (MFN) duty on 7325 99 90 30 in the European Union?

The general (MFN) duty rate is 2.7%. The rate is published on 7325 99 90 00.

### Which preferential rates apply to 7325 99 90 30?

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 - General arrangements, GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance), OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories), Central America, Mercosur, 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, San Marino, Syria, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine, the United States, Vietnam, Samoa, Kosovo, Serbia and South Africa.

## 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/7325999030.json
