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19043000
PREPARATIONS OF CEREALS, FLOUR, STARCH OR MILK; PASTRYCOOKS' PRODUCTSPrepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products (for example, corn flakes); cereals (other than maize (corn)) in grain form or in the form of flakes or other worked grains (except flour, groats and meal), pre-cooked or otherwise prepared, not elsewhere specified or included

Bulgur wheat

Standard EU duty
8.3% + 25.7 EUR / 100 kg
VAT
5%
Additional duties / sanctions
3 rules
ERGA OMNESBYRU
Docs required
12 docs
C644Y9297P027P457P237P24+6
Standard rates
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNESThird country duty8.3% + 25.7 EUR / DTN-R2031/01
TRCustoms Union Duty0% + 25.7 EUR / DTN-D0142/96
Additional duties / sanctions
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNES (excl. RU, BY)Additional dutiesSee notes2 condition(s)R1227/25
BYAdditional duties50%-R1227/25
RUAdditional duties50%-R1227/25
Preferences
AD 0%AL 0%ALLTC 33%BA 0%CA 0%CAMER 0%CARI 0%CH 0%CI 0%CL 0% + 12.85 EUR / 100 kgCM 0%CO 0%EBA 0%EC 0%EEA 0% + 13.19 EUR / 100 kgEEA_ IS 0%EG 0%EH 0%ESA 0%EUCA 0%FJ 0%FO 0% + 25.7 EUR / 100 kgGB 0%GE 0%GH 0%GSP 4.8% + 25.7 EUR / 100 kgGSP+ 0% + 25.7 EUR / 100 kgIL 0%IS 0% + 13.19 EUR / 100 kgJO 0%JP 7% + 21.61 EUR / 100 kgKE 0%KR 0%LB 0% + 25.7 EUR / 100 kgLI 0%LOMB 0%MA 0%MD 0%ME 0%MK 0%NO 0% + 13.19 EUR / 100 kgNZ 0%PE 0%PG 0%PS 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SG 0%SM 0%SY 0% + 25.7 EUR / 100 kgTN 0% + 25.7 EUR / 100 kgTR 0%UA 0%VN 0%WS 0%XC 0%XK 0%XL 0%XS 0%ZA 0% + 25.7 EUR / 100 kg
Notes
TM01026In case the goods are exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation or from Belarus, the additional customs duty based on Council Regulation (EU) 2025/1227 is applied.
TM01026In case the goods are exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation or from Belarus, the additional customs duty based on Council Regulation (EU) 2025/1227 is applied.
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)
CD379Products originating in Iceland in accordance with the provisions of the Regional Convention on pan-Euro-Mediterranean preferential rules of origin shall be subject to the customs duties set out in point 4a of Annex I to Table I of Protocol 3 to the EEA Agreement.(Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 115/2017 of 13 June 2017 amending Protocol 3 to the EEA Agreement, concerning products referred to in Article 8(3)(b) of the Agreement).
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).
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
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)
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)
TM01026In case the goods are exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation or from Belarus, the additional customs duty based on Council Regulation (EU) 2025/1227 is applied.
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Binding Tariff Information

BTI classification examples

DEgold183/24-1

Instant bulgur meal with sauce

bulgur (pszenica durum)GRI 1GRI 3bGRI 6
DEgold673/24-1

Vegan bulgur burger patty with salsa filling

bulgur (pszenica)GRI 1GRI 6
DEgold487/25-1

Cooked bulgur and quinoa ready meal

bulgur (pszenica)GRI 1GRI 6
DEgold670/24-1

Vegan bulgur patty

bulgur (pszenica)GRI 1GRI 6
DEsilver182/24-1

Instant bulgur meal with sauce

bulgur (pszenica durum)GRI 1GRI 3bGRI 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

CN code 190430 covers bulgur wheat, pre-cooked by boiling, dried and broken into various particle sizes. Bulgur is traditional in Turkish, Middle Eastern and North African cuisine.

Food safety

Subject to food safety and gluten labelling requirements. Mycotoxin and contaminant limits must be met. Bulgur is typically a natural product without additives.

Import and trade

Major exporters are Turkey, USA, Canada and Middle Eastern countries. Turkey dominates. Transport in dry containers.

Bulgur wheat CN 1904 30 - EU import guide

Bulgur wheat under CN 1904 30 carries compound duties. Bulgur is parboiled wheat popular in Turkish and Middle Eastern cuisine. Turkey is the main supplier. Imports from Turkey fall under the EU-Turkey Customs Union for some products. Gluten allergen labelling is mandatory.

Frequently asked questions

How does bulgur differ from groats?
Bulgur is pre-cooked and dried wheat ready for quick preparation. Groats are milled or broken grain without pre-cooking requiring longer preparation time.
Does bulgur from Turkey benefit from tariff preferences?
Agricultural products benefit from separate EU-Turkey preferential arrangements. Bulgur may qualify for reduced rates.
Does bulgur contain gluten?
Yes. Bulgur is made from wheat and contains cereal gluten requiring appropriate labelling.
Does bulgur wheat CN 1904 30 from Turkey benefit from the Customs Union?
Bulgur wheat CN 1904 30 from Turkey may benefit from the EU-Turkey Customs Union for industrial goods, but agricultural products have separate arrangements. Specific duty rates apply.