Code 2818 10 19 · Subheading 2818 10
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This code covers artificial corundum, including corundum that is not chemically defined, where at least 50% of the total weight consists of particles over 10 mm. The stated exclusion concerns material with an alumina content below 98.5% by weight.
For example
Official tariff text
Artificial corundum, whether or not chemically defined, with >= 50 % of the total weight having a particle size > 10 mm (excl. with an aluminium oxide content < 98,5% by weight)
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2818 10 19
The spaces only make the code easier to read. Customs declarations normally use the unspaced form, 28181019.
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Besides the ordinary duty, the EU records these kinds of measure against this code. They are listed as signals only: whether one applies to your goods can depend on where they come from, who produced them, the exact product and the documents you present. No amounts are worked out here.
Trade-defence measures, such as anti-dumping duty, may apply to goods originating in China; any country except China; Türkiye.
The duty depends on the producer or exporter, so two shipments of the same goods can be charged differently.
Check this code in the official EU TARIC databasePreferential rates exist for goods originating in Andorra; San Marino; Türkiye; European Union; Economic Partnership Agreements; CARIFORUM except Haiti; Comoros (excluding Mayotte), Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles and dependencies and Zimbabwe; Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique and Namibia; 48 more origins. Whether you can use one depends on the origin rules for the goods and on the documentation you can show.
Check this code in the official EU TARIC databaseA tariff quota is recorded for this code. This does not say whether any of the quota is still available. It covers goods originating in China.
Check this code in the official EU TARIC databaseImport restrictions are recorded for goods originating in any country; Ukraine; Belarus; Russian Federation.
Document or certificate conditions are recorded. Customs may ask for:
What Norwegian customs charges when goods like these are imported into Norway.
28.18.1000
Artificial corundum, whether or not chemically defined
Contains data from Norwegian Customs (data.toll.no), licensed under CC BY 4.0, adapted for display.
What UK customs charges when goods like these are imported into the UK.
2818 10 19 00
With 50|% or more of the total weight having a particle size of more than 10|mm
These rates apply in Great Britain. Different rules may apply for goods entering Northern Ireland.
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Source: UK Department for Business and Trade (data.api.trade.gov.uk).
Before you use the code
The code can be right while what you pay still changes, because of where the goods come from, when they arrive, or extra EU measures.
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Codes that sit close to this one, for when the material itself could be different.
This code covers the same type of artificial corundum but with less than 50% of the total weight in particles over 10 mm, rather than at least 50%.
This code also covers artificial corundum with at least 50% of the total weight in particles over 10 mm, but it refers to alumina content of at least 98.5% by weight and describes it as high purity.
Duty rates shown here are estimates, read from official EU / Danish, Norwegian and UK tariff data for orientation only. Confirm the current rate with SKAT, TARIC, Norwegian Customs or the UK Online Trade Tariff before you file. The rate you pay can also depend on the country of origin. These are base customs duties only: import VAT, excise duties, anti-dumping duties and safeguard or quota measures are not included.
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