# European Union tariff lines under HS 9618.00

> The European Union tariff splits HS 9618.00 (tailors' dummies and other lay figures; automata and other animated displays used for shop window dressing) into 1 national line: 9618 00 00 00 (tailors' dummies and other lay figures; automata and other animated displays used for shop window dressing). The general (MFN) duty is 1.7% on this line.

Source: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/961800
Last updated: 11 October 2026

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## Key facts

- HS subheading: [9618.00](https://border.bot/hs-codes/961800)
- Duty (MFN): 1.7%
- National lines: 1
- 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: 96: Miscellaneous manufactured articles

## European Union lines under 9618.00

The European Union tariff splits HS 9618.00 (tailors' dummies and other lay figures; automata and other animated displays used for shop window dressing) into 1 national line: 9618 00 00 00 (tailors' dummies and other lay figures; automata and other animated displays used for shop window dressing).

The general (MFN) duty is 1.7% on this line.

- [9618 00 00 00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/9618000000) Tailors' dummies and other lay figures; automata and other animated displays used for shop window dressing. Duty (MFN): 1.7%

## 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 9618.00 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/961800): 1 line, used by 1 other country
- [The Harmonized System text for 9618.00](https://border.bot/hs-codes/961800)

- Previous subheading: [9617.00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/961700) Vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels, complete; parts thereof other than glass inners
- Next subheading: [9619.00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/961900) Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material

## Frequently asked questions

### How many national tariff lines does the European Union tariff have under HS 9618.00?

The European Union tariff splits HS 9618.00 (tailors' dummies and other lay figures; automata and other animated displays used for shop window dressing) into 1 national line: 9618 00 00 00 (tailors' dummies and other lay figures; automata and other animated displays used for shop window dressing).

### What is the duty on HS 9618.00 in the European Union?

The general (MFN) duty is 1.7% on this line.

## 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/961800.json