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INORGANIC CHEMICALS; ORGANIC OR INORGANIC COMPOUNDS OF PRECIOUS METALS, OF RARE-EARTH METALS, OF RADIOACTIVE ELEMENTS OR OF ISOTOPES›Chlorowodór (kwas chlorowodorowy); kwas chlorosulfonowy

Hydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid)

Standard EU duty
5.5%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
28 docs
C669C670C672Y9237P237P24+22
Standard rates
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNESThird country duty5.5%—R3115/94
Preferences
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 0%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%VN 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.
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
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

example

DKgold-2520145

Aqueous hydrochloric acid solution

kwas solny (chlorowodór)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 and applications of hydrochloric acid

CN code 280610 covers hydrochloric acid (HCl) in aqueous solution. It is one of the most widely used chemical substances in industry, employed for metal pickling, pH adjustment, chloride production, and in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Commercial solutions typically have concentrations of 30 to 37 per cent. Classification under this code applies to hydrochloric acid in aqueous solution, whereas anhydrous hydrogen chloride gas is classified under a separate code. Importers should state the solution concentration in customs documentation as it affects transport requirements and hazard classification. Hydrochloric acid is a substance of strategic importance to numerous industrial sectors.

REACH, CLP requirements and ADR transport

Hydrochloric acid is subject to REACH registration (CAS 7647-01-0) and has a harmonised CLP classification as corrosive (Skin Corr. 1A, H314) and respiratory irritant (STOT SE 3, H335). CLP labelling must include GHS05 and GHS07 pictograms, signal word and H/P statements. A Safety Data Sheet is mandatory and must be provided in the official language of the destination country. In international transport, hydrochloric acid is classified under ADR as Class 8, Packing Group II (UN 1789), imposing strict requirements on packaging, marking and driver qualifications. Concentrated hydrochloric acid may be subject to provisions on drug precursors or explosives precursors depending on concentration.

Import, export and customs procedures

Customs clearance of hydrochloric acid under CN code 280610 requires a commercial invoice stating the solution concentration, quantity in kilograms and CAS number. The importer must hold a valid REACH registration or reference the registration of an Only Representative. Hydrochloric acid is a regulated explosives precursor under Regulation (EU) 2019/1148, meaning trade in concentrated hydrochloric acid is restricted for non-professional users. Export of hydrochloric acid may require verification against precursor and export control regulations. It is advisable to check current duty rates and any tariff preferences from EU trade agreements in the TARIC system.

Transport safety and packaging

Importing Hydrochloric acid (CN 2806 10) requires particular attention to chemical safety matters. Inorganic substances under this subheading are subject to REACH and CLP classification. The importer must have a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) in the destination country's language. Packaging must meet ADR/IMDG requirements depending on transport classification. Customs control may include sampling for laboratory analysis to verify declared composition. Duty rates depend on the specific TARIC subheading and goods origin. Pre-arrival documentation should include the technical specification sheet.

Frequently asked questions

Is hydrochloric acid an explosives precursor in the EU?
Yes. Hydrochloric acid above 15 per cent concentration is listed in Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2019/1148 as a restricted explosives precursor. Sale to non-professional users requires identity verification and maintenance of a transaction register.
What are the ADR requirements for transporting hydrochloric acid?
Hydrochloric acid is classified under ADR as UN 1789, Class 8, Packing Group II. Transport requires UN-approved packaging, Class 8 hazard labels, an ADR transport document and a trained driver. Tankers must meet special requirements for corrosion-resistant materials.
Does importing hydrochloric acid require additional permits?
Beyond standard customs documentation and REACH registration, importing hydrochloric acid does not require a separate permit. However, the importer must comply with explosives precursor regulation requirements, including maintaining transaction records and reporting suspicious cases to the competent authorities.
Does importing CN 2806 10 require REACH registration?
Yes, importing Hydrochloric acid (CN 2806 10) in quantities above 1 tonne per year requires REACH registration. The importer can register independently or appoint an Only Representative for the non-EU manufacturer.

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