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ORGANIC CHEMICALS›Węglowodory alifatyczne

Saturated

Standard EU duty
0%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
35 docs
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Preferences
ERGA OMNES 0%ERGA OMNES 0%CARI 0%CI 0%CM 0%EBA 0%ESA 0%FJ 0%GB 0%GE 0%GH 0%JO 0%KE 0%LOMB 0%MD 0%PG 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SM 0%WS 0%XC 0%XL 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.
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Binding Tariff Information

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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.

Product scope and tariff classification

CN code 290110 covers chemically pure saturated acyclic hydrocarbons including methane, ethane, propane, butane, pentane, hexane and octane. In accordance with Note 1 to Chapter 29 of the Combined Nomenclature, only chemically defined compounds may be classified here, whether in pure form or in aqueous solution. Technical hydrocarbon mixtures, natural gas fractions and commercial LPG are generally classified in Chapter 27 as mineral fuel products. Documentation of chemical purity, such as gas chromatography analysis certificates or spectroscopic data, is essential when presenting these goods for customs clearance. The code is widely used in the chemical, petrochemical, polymer and synthetic rubber industries.

REACH registration, CLP labelling and safety obligations

Saturated acyclic hydrocarbons imported into the EU are subject to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH). The importer or an Only Representative (OR) established in the EU must ensure the substance is registered with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) at the appropriate tonnage band before the goods are placed on the market. All substances must be labelled in accordance with the CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, including hazard pictograms, signal words and H/P statements. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) prepared according to Annex II to REACH as amended by Regulation (EU) 2020/878 must be supplied to downstream users. Light hydrocarbons in this group are typically classified as flammable or extremely flammable gases or liquids, triggering ADR transport requirements and ATEX storage standards.

Practical guidance for importers and exporters

The customs declaration for goods under CN 290110 should include the IUPAC name, CAS number and degree of purity of the substance, along with the REACH registration number or OR appointment confirmation. In the case of propane and butane, additional rules applicable to liquefied petroleum gases under pressure may apply. Exporters should verify whether the intended destination country and end-use trigger any licence requirements under the EU Dual-Use Regulation (EU) 2021/821. Preferential tariff rates under FTA agreements or the GSP scheme may be available depending on the country of origin – the TARIC database should be consulted before concluding the transaction. Where applicable, EUR.1 movement certificates or origin declarations on invoices can be used to claim preferences.

Chemical safety and SDS requirements

Organic substances under CN code 2901 10 (Saturated acyclic hydrocarbons) require detailed chemical documentation for customs clearance. The Safety Data Sheet must comply with REACH Annex II. Substances classified as hazardous under CLP require GHS pictogram labelling. Transport follows ADR (road) or IMDG (maritime) regulations. Some organic substances may be subject to export controls as dual-use goods. Importers should verify whether the substance requires REACH authorisation (Annex XIV) or is subject to restrictions (Annex XVII).

Frequently asked questions

Can commercial-grade propane be classified under CN 290110?
No. Note 1 to Chapter 29 restricts classification to chemically defined, pure substances. Commercial propane or LPG is a mixture of hydrocarbons and must be classified in Chapter 27. CN 290110 applies only where the substance is chemically pure and its purity is supported by analytical documentation such as a GC certificate of analysis.
What REACH documentation is required when importing hexane under CN 290110?
The importer must hold or refer to a valid REACH registration number for hexane submitted to ECHA, or appoint an Only Representative. A current Safety Data Sheet compliant with Regulation (EU) 2020/878 must accompany the shipment and be passed down the supply chain. Exposure scenarios for identified uses should be attached as an annex to the SDS.
Are saturated hydrocarbons subject to dual-use export controls?
Methane, ethane and other saturated hydrocarbons under CN 290110 are not generally listed in Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2021/821. However, exporters must conduct an end-use and end-user check before each shipment, since individual member states may apply national controls, and catch-all provisions can apply in certain circumstances.
How to classify Saturated acyclic hydrocarbons in customs tariff 2901 10?
Classification of Saturated acyclic hydrocarbons under CN code 2901 10 is based on chemical structure and functional groups. If in doubt, you can apply for a Binding Tariff Information (BTI) from the national customs authority.

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