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OIL SEEDS AND OLEAGINOUS FRUITS; MISCELLANEOUS GRAINS, SEEDS AND FRUIT; INDUSTRIAL OR MEDICINAL PLANTS; STRAW AND FODDER›Soya beans, whether or not broken

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Standard EU duty
0%
VAT
8%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
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C644Y9297P017P557P237P24+6
Standard rates
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNES (excl. RU, BY)Third country dutySee notes2 condition(s)R1652/24
Additional duties / sanctions
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
BYThird country duty50%—R1652/24
RUThird country duty50%—R1652/24
Preferences
AD 0%CARI 0%CI 0%CM 0%EG 0%EH 0%ESA 0%FJ 0%GB 0%GH 0%IL 0%IS 0%JO 0%KE 0%KR 0%LB 0%LOMB 0%MA 0%MD 0%MX 0%PG 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SM 0%WS 0%
Notes
CD775In case the goods are exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation or Belarus the increased duty rate based on Council Regulation (EU) 2024/1652 is applied.
TM904Preferences granted under the agreement between the European Union and Morocco in force from 19 July 2019.As of 3 October 2025, products originating in Western Sahara subject to controls by the customs authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco shall benefit from trade preferences under the terms of the new Agreement in the form of exchange of letters between the EU and Morocco, The European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to allow those products to be identified by reference to the region of origin to be included in the proof of origin and as provided for in Protocol 4.In view of the application of these measures, the origin certificates codes U179 and U180 must be declared.The country code to be entered in the origin declaration when these proofs of origin are used is “EH”.
CD906The list of non-eligible locations and their postal codes is available at the following address: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs/technical-arrangement_postal-codes.pdf
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Binding Tariff Information

BTI classification examples

DEgold189/25-1

Blanched frozen soybeans (Edamame) in pods

soja (Glycine max)GRI 1GRI 5bGRI 6
DEgold495/24-1

Dried hulled soybeans, not for sowing

ziarna soiGRI 1GRI 5bGRI 6
DEgold194/25-1

Blanched frozen soybeans (edamame)

soja (Glycine max)GRI 1GRI 5bGRI 6
DEgold215/25-1

Blanched frozen green immature soybeans

soja (Glycine max)GRI 1GRI 5bGRI 6
DKgold-1693490

Frozen whole soybeans in pods

soja (Glycine max)GRI 1GRI 6

BTI (Binding Tariff Information) is an official EU customs decision confirming the classification of goods. Valid for 3 years, binding across all EU member states.

Tariff classification of soya beans

CN code 120190 covers soya beans other than for sowing. Soya is one of the most important oilseed crops in world trade, imported primarily from Brazil, the United States, Argentina, and Paraguay. Soya beans are used for oil extraction and production of soybean meal for animal feed. Classification under 120190 applies to beans intended for processing, not for sowing. Soya beans may also be processed into food products including tofu, soy milk, and protein isolates. Correct classification requires exclusion of seed beans classified under 120110 based on documentation confirming the commercial purpose of the goods.

EUDR, GMO and phytosanitary requirements

Importing soya beans into the EU is subject to EUDR Regulation (EU) 2023/1115, requiring a due diligence statement confirming no link to deforestation after 31 December 2020. Plot geolocation is mandatory. Genetically modified soya beans require authorisation under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 and labelling if GMO content exceeds 0.9 percent. Imports are also subject to phytosanitary controls under Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 on plant health. Soya is listed among allergens in Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, imposing food labelling obligations. Official food and feed controls are governed by Regulation (EU) 2017/625.

Practical import aspects in 2026

Importers of soya beans should indicate CN code 120190 and the EUDR statement reference number in customs declarations. Documentation includes certificates of analysis, phytosanitary certificates, and GMO documentation. Brazil and the USA are major suppliers, and imports may benefit from GSP or trade agreement preferences. Soya beans are transported in bulk in ship holds or containers. Storage conditions must prevent self-heating and mycotoxin development. Organic certification requires compliance with Regulation (EU) 2018/848. In 2026, EUDR requirements and GMO regulations represent key regulatory challenges.

GMO regulations for soya bean imports to the EU

Soya beans under CN 1201 90 represent one of the largest agricultural import volumes into the EU. Over 90% of global soya production is genetically modified. GM soya imports are permitted only for EU-approved events, mainly for feed and industrial use. Each shipment requires a GM identification certificate and PCR test results. Regulation (EC) 1829/2003 governs authorisation and labelling. Main suppliers are Brazil, USA and Argentina. The EUDR (deforestation regulation) from 2025 requires due diligence declarations confirming soya is not sourced from deforested land.

Frequently asked questions

Are soya beans subject to EUDR?
Yes. Soya is one of the key products covered by Regulation (EU) 2023/1115. The importer must submit a due diligence statement with plot geolocation confirming no link to deforestation after 31 December 2020 before placing the goods on the EU market.
Is GMO soya import permitted in the EU?
Yes, provided the GMO variety has EU authorisation under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003. Labelling must indicate genetic modification if GMO content exceeds 0.9 percent. The list of authorised varieties is available in the EU register.
What phytosanitary requirements apply to soya beans?
Soya bean imports require a phytosanitary certificate confirming absence of quarantine organisms. Phytosanitary inspection takes place at the EU border under Regulation (EU) 2016/2031. Seeds may be subject to additional requirements depending on the country of origin.
Can GM soya beans CN 1201 90 be imported into the EU?
Yes, but only EU-approved GM events. A GM certificate, PCR results and TRACES notification are required. From 2025, EUDR also requires a declaration that soya is not from deforested areas.

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