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HS code for lactams

2933

2933 Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only

In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “lactams” points to heading 2933: heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.

The UK Global Tariff divides 2933 into 289 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 6% (average 1.3%). 224 of them are duty-free.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 2933 covers 48 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 6.5%. 20 of them are duty-free.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 2933 into 211 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 6.5% (average 5.3%). 35 of them are duty-free.

Duty rates compared

UK Free – 6% Third-country duty 289 tariff lines · average 1.3% EU Free – 6.5% Third-country duty 48 tariff lines · average 3.7% Türkiye Free – 6.5% Third-country duty 211 tariff lines · average 5.3% USA Free – 6.5% General (MFN) 113 tariff lines · average 4.3%

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for lactams?

Lactams are classified under 2933 (Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.