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TANNING OR DYEING EXTRACTS; TANNINS AND THEIR DERIVATIVES; DYES, PIGMENTS AND OTHER COLOURING MATTER; PAINTS AND VARNISHES; PUTTY AND OTHER MASTICS; INKS›Synthetic organic colouring matter, whether or not chemically defined; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on synthetic organic colouring matter; synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined

Carotenoid colouring matters and preparations based thereon

Standard EU duty
0%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
39 docs
C669C670C672Y9237P237P24+33
Standard rates
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNESThird country duty6.5%—R1832/21
Preferences
ERGA OMNES 0%ERGA OMNES 0%ERGA OMNES 0%AD 0%AL 0%BA 0%CA 0%CAMER 0%CARI 0%CH 0%CI 0%CL 0%CM 0%CO 0%DZ 0%EBA 0%EC 0%EEA 0%EG 0%EH 0%ESA 0%EUCA 0%FJ 0%FO 0%GB 0%GE 0%GH 0%GSP 2.2%GSP+ 0%IL 0%JO 0%JP 0%KE 0%KR 0%LB 0%LOMB 0%MA 0%MD 0%ME 0%MK 0%MX 0%NZ 0%PE 0%PG 0%PS 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SG 0%SM 0%SWITZ 0%SY 0%TN 0%TR 0%UA 0%WS 0%XC 0%XK 0%XL 0%XS 0%ZA 0%
Notes
TM5101. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of goods intended for incorporation in the ships, boats or other vessels classified at the following CN codes 8901 10 10; 8901 20 10; 8901 30 10; 8901 90 10; 8902 00 10; 8903 91 10; 8903 92 10; 8904 00 10; 8904 00 91; 8905 10 10; 8905 90 10; 8906 10 00; 8906 90 10 for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for fitting to or equipping such ships, boats or other vessels.2. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of:(a) goods intended for incorporation in drilling or production platforms:(1) fixed, of subheading ex 8430 49, operating in or outside the territorial sea of Member States, or(2) floating or submersible, of subheading 8905 20, for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for equipping the said platforms.(b) tubes, pipes, cables and their connection pieces, linking these drilling or production platforms to the mainland.
EU003According to The Special Provisions of Section II (A) (3) of the Preliminary Provisions of the Combined Nomenclature the suspension of customs duties for goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms shall be subject to conditions laid down in the relevant provisions of the European Union with a view to customs control of the use of such goods.
CD333The autonomous Common Customs Tariff duties laid down in Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 for parts, components and other goods of a kind to be incorporated in or used for aircraft and parts thereof in the course of their manufacture, repair, maintenance, rebuilding, modification or conversion is suspended.In order to benefit from the suspension, the declarant shall present to the customs authorities an Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1, as set out in Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, or an equivalent certificate.The certificates which are deemed to be equivalent to Authorised Release Certificates are listed in Annex II to the Regulation (EU) 2018/1517.
CD303The relief from or reduction of customs duties shall be subject to the specific request expressed by the declarant in box 44 "Additional information/Documents produced/Certificates and authorisations", of the Single Administrative Document (SAD)
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”.
CD727Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of an origin declaration stating the European Union origin of the goods, in the context of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
TM547Application of Article 7.3 of Regulation (EC) No 978/2012 (OJ L 303).
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
CD500Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of a proof of origin stating the community origin of the goods, in the context of the agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation.
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Binding Tariff Information

BTI classification examples

DEgold896/25-1

Beta-carotene 30% food grade oil suspension

beta-karoten (karotenoid)GRI 1GRI 6
DEgold125/25-1

Astaxanthin 10% CWS feed grade pigment

astaksantyna (karotenoid)GRI 1GRI 6
DEgold656/25-1

Canthaxanthin 96% - carotenoid colorant

kantaksantyna (syntetyczny barwnik organiczny)GRI 1GRI 6
DEgold117/25-1

Astaxanthin 10% feed grade pigment

astaksantyna (karotenoid)GRI 1GRI 6
DEgold077/25-1

Beta-carotene 1% food grade colorant

beta-karoten (karotenoid)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.

Classification of reactive dyes

CN code 320418 covers synthetic organic reactive dyes and preparations based on them. Reactive dyes form covalent bonds with textile fibres (cotton, viscose, linen), providing exceptional colour fastness to washing and light. These are the most important dyes used in the cotton industry, comprising azo, anthraquinone and phthalocyanine chromophore groups with reactive groups (monochlorotriazine, dichlorotriazine, vinylsulphone). Classification under code 320418 requires identification of the dye as reactive, as distinguished from acid, basic or direct dyes classified under other codes. During customs clearance, the trade name, Colour Index (C.I.) number and CAS number should be stated.

REACH, CLP requirements and environmental regulations

Reactive dyes are subject to REACH registration as chemical substances imported into the EU. CLP classification varies — many reactive dyes are classified as skin sensitisers (Skin Sens. 1) or irritants. A Safety Data Sheet is mandatory. Textile dyes are subject to restrictions under REACH Annex XVII — the use of azo dyes releasing aromatic amines listed in entry 43 of Annex XVII is prohibited. Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011 on textiles imposes labelling requirements. Dyeing wastewater is subject to the Water Framework Directive and dye emission limits.

Trade and customs procedures

Import of reactive dyes under CN code 320418 requires a commercial invoice with dye identification (C.I. name, CAS), Safety Data Sheet and REACH compliance confirmation. Major suppliers include China, India and Taiwan. Importers should check current duty rates and any anti-dumping duties in TARIC. Dyes are not subject to CBAM or dual-use controls. Preferential duty rates may be available under trade agreements. Demand for ecological and low-emission dyes is growing in connection with the European textile strategy.

VOC standards and emission limits

When importing Reactive dyes and preparations (CN 3204 18) into the EU, VOC content regulations under Directive 2004/42/EC must be considered. Decorative paints and automotive refinish products have established VOC limits. CLP classification requires appropriate GHS pictogram labelling on packaging. Pigments containing heavy metals (lead, cadmium, chromium VI) are subject to strict REACH restrictions (Annex XVII). Importers must have SDS sheets and ensure labelling complies with destination country regulations. Conformity testing may include spectrometric analysis for composition verification.

Frequently asked questions

Are reactive azo dyes banned in the EU?
Not all. REACH Annex XVII entry 43 prohibits the use of azo dyes which by reductive cleavage release certain carcinogenic aromatic amines (e.g. benzidine, 4-aminobiphenyl). Reactive azo dyes that do not release prohibited amines may be legally used in the EU.
What documents are required when importing reactive dyes?
Required documents include a commercial invoice with dye identification (C.I. name, CAS number), Safety Data Sheet in the destination country language, REACH registration confirmation and a compliance certificate confirming no release of prohibited aromatic amines for azo dyes.
Do reactive dyes require REACH registration?
Yes. Reactive dyes imported into the EU in quantities above 1 tonne per year are subject to REACH registration. The importer must ensure the substance is registered with ECHA or appoint an Only Representative of the non-EU manufacturer.
What VOC limits apply to paints and coatings CN 3204 18?
Paints and coatings under CN code 3204 18 are subject to VOC limits per Directive 2004/42/EC. Matt decorative paints: max 30 g/l, gloss decorative paints: max 100-150 g/l, industrial coatings: limits vary by application.

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