# European Union tariff lines under HS 9016.00

> The European Union tariff splits HS 9016.00 (balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better, with or without weights) into 2 national lines: 9016 00 10 00 (balances) and 9016 00 90 00 (parts and accessories). The general (MFN) duty is 3.7% on all 2 lines.

Source: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/901600
Last updated: 11 October 2026

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## Key facts

- HS subheading: [9016.00](https://border.bot/hs-codes/901600)
- Duty (MFN): 3.7%
- National lines: 2
- 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: 90: Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof

## European Union lines under 9016.00

The European Union tariff splits HS 9016.00 (balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better, with or without weights) into 2 national lines: 9016 00 10 00 (balances) and 9016 00 90 00 (parts and accessories).

The general (MFN) duty is 3.7% on all 2 lines.

- [9016 00 10 00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/9016001000) Balances. Duty (MFN): 3.7%
- [9016 00 90 00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/9016009000) Parts and accessories. Duty (MFN): 3.7%

## 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 9016.00 are live on border.bot for the United States (3 lines, also used by 1 other country).

- [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/901600): 3 lines, used by 1 other country
- [The Harmonized System text for 9016.00](https://border.bot/hs-codes/901600)

- Previous subheading: [9015.90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/901590) Parts and accessories
- Next subheading: [9017.10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/901710) Drafting tables and machines, whether or not automatic

## Frequently asked questions

### How many national tariff lines does the European Union tariff have under HS 9016.00?

The European Union tariff splits HS 9016.00 (balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better, with or without weights) into 2 national lines: 9016 00 10 00 (balances) and 9016 00 90 00 (parts and accessories).

### What is the duty on HS 9016.00 in the European Union?

The general (MFN) duty is 3.7% on all 2 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/901600.json