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Blanched vine leaves of the genus Karakishmish, in brine, containing by weight: -|more than 6|% of salt concentration, -|0,1|% or more but not more than 1,4|% of acidity expressed as citric acid monohydrate and -|whether or not but not more than 2|000|mg/kg of sodium benzoate according CODEX STAN 192-1995 for use in the manufacture of stuffed vine leaves with rice

PREPARED FOODSTUFFS > PREPARATIONS OF VEGETABLES, FRUIT, NUTS OR OTHER PARTS OF PLANTS > Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included > Other, including mixtures other than those of subheading|2008|19 > Other > Not containing added spirit > Not containing added sugar > Other > Vine leaves > Blanched vine leaves of the genus Karakishmish, in brine, containing by weight: -|more than 6|% of salt concentration, -|0,1|% or more but not more than 1,4|% of acidity expressed as citric acid monohydrate and -|whether or not but not more than 2|000|mg/kg of sodium benzoate according CODEX STAN 192-1995 for use in the manufacture of stuffed vine leaves with rice

Hierarchy

04Section IV — PREPARED FOODSTUFFS

2000000000PREPARATIONS OF VEGETABLES, FRUIT, NUTS OR OTHER PARTS OF PLANTS

2008000000Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included

2008910000Other, including mixtures other than those of subheading|2008|19

2008990000Other

2008994100Not containing added spirit

2008997200Not containing added sugar

Duties & Measures

Third Country Duty18.400 %

Base rate (erga omnes)

Applies to all third countries without preferential agreement

18.400 %

Preferential rates(56)

+46

Preferential rates - 56 Origin
Origin	Savings	Trade agreement	Details
EU-Canada agreement: re-imported goods1006 0.000 %-18.4 pp	-18.4 pp	—	1
CARIFORUM1033 0.000 %-18.4 ppEU-CARIFORUM EPA	-18.4 pp	EU-CARIFORUM EPA
Eastern and Southern Africa States1034 0.000 %-18.4 ppESA Interim EPA	-18.4 pp	ESA Interim EPA
SADC EPA1035 0.000 %-18.4 ppSADC EPA	-18.4 pp	SADC EPA
Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Morocco, of the other part.2000 0.000 %-18.4 pp	-18.4 pp	—
GSP-EBA2005 0.000 %-18.4 ppEverything But Arms	-18.4 pp	Everything But Arms
GSP+2027 0.000 %-18.4 ppGSP+ Enhanced Arrangement	-18.4 pp	GSP+ Enhanced Arrangement
OCTs2080 0.000 %-18.4 ppOverseas Association Decision	-18.4 pp	Overseas Association Decision

Additional duties(3)

inherited from 2000000000

ERGA OMNES

50.000 %1Regulation 1227/252025-07-20

Except:BY(Belarus)RU(Russia)

1 certificate(s) required

Y155Particular provisions50.000 %

Products exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation or Belarus

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.

Belarus

50.000 %Regulation 1227/252025-07-20

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.

Russia

50.000 %Regulation 1227/252025-07-20

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.

Autonomous suspension under end-use(1)

ERGA OMNES

0.000 %1Regulation 2605/252026-01-01

Except:RU(Russia)BY(Belarus)

1 certificate(s) required

N990UN/EDIFACT certificate

EUS - Authorisation for the use of end use procedure (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)

Declared subheading not allowed

EU001The relief from or reduction of customs duties shall be subject to the conditions laid down in the relevant provisions of the European Union with a view to customs control of the use of such goods (see Article 254 of Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 269, 10. 10. 2013, p. 1)).

TM861The suspension of the autonomous Common Customs Tariff duties for the agricultural and industrial products, listed in the Annex of Regulation (EU) 2021/2278, does not apply to any mixtures, preparations or products made up of different components containing these products. Article 1 paragraph 2 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2278

Low-value consignment customs duty(2)

inherited from 2000000000

ERGA OMNES

3.000 EURRegulation 0382/262026-07-01

TM01066From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, a customs duty of EUR 3 per item in a consignment the intrinsic value of which does not exceed a total of EUR 150 shall apply instead of the relief eliminated pursuant to Article 1 of this Regulation, where: (a) the importation of the goods is exempt from VAT in accordance with Article 143(1), point (ca), of Directive 2006/112/EC; or (b) the goods are in a postal consignment as defined in Article 1, point (24), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446.

ERGA OMNES

3.000 EUR4Regulation 0382/262026-11-01

4 certificate(s) required

C127Other certificates

Merchant product identifier

C128Other certificates

Non-standardised manufacturer product identifier

C129Other certificates

Standardised manufacturer product identifier

Y081Particular provisions

No standardised manufacturer product identifier for the declared product exists

Import not allowed

Import control(4)

Egypt

Regulation 1793/192025-03-15

EU-Egypt Association Agreement(since 2004)

3 certificate(s) required

C678Other certificates

Common Health Entry Document for Feed and Food of Non-Animal Origin (CHED-D) (as set out in Part 2, Section D of Annex II to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 (OJ L 261))

Y978Particular provisions

Exemption by virtue paragraph 3 of Article 1 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1793

Y176Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Norway, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Import/export not allowed after control

CD597The release for free circulation of consignments of food and feed listed in Annexes I and II to Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 shall be subject to the presentation of a duly finalised Common Health Entry Document (CHED) as provided for in Article 57(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625, which confirms that the consignment is in compliance with the applicable rules referred to in Article 1(2) of that Regulation.

Türkiye

Regulation 1793/192025-03-15

EU-Turkey Customs Union(since 1995)

3 certificate(s) required

C678Other certificates

Common Health Entry Document for Feed and Food of Non-Animal Origin (CHED-D) (as set out in Part 2, Section D of Annex II to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 (OJ L 261))

Y978Particular provisions

Exemption by virtue paragraph 3 of Article 1 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1793

Y176Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Norway, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Import/export not allowed after control

Ukraine

Regulation 0692/142026-06-24

EU-Ukraine DCFTA(since 2016)

3 certificate(s) required

Y997Particular provisions

Goods not originating from or destined to Crimea or Sevastopol (Articles 2 and 2b.1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014)

N864UN/EDIFACT certificate

Invoice declaration or origin declaration made out by any exporter on invoice or any other commercial document

N954UN/EDIFACT certificate

Movement certificate EUR.1

Import not allowed

CD967I. According to Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014, it shall be prohibited to import into European Union goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol. The prohibition shall not apply in respect of goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the Association Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part. II. According to the Council Regulation (EU) 692/2014, the export of goods and technologies suited for use in the sectors of transport; telecommunications; energy; prospection, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources is prohibited: (a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Crimea or Sevastopol, or (b) for use in Crimea or Sevastopol.

Ukraine

Regulation 0263/222026-06-24

EU-Ukraine DCFTA(since 2016)

3 certificate(s) required

Y984Particular provisions

Goods not originating from or not destined for the non-government controlled areas of Ukraine in the oblasts of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia

N954UN/EDIFACT certificate

Movement certificate EUR.1

N864UN/EDIFACT certificate

Invoice declaration or origin declaration made out by any exporter on invoice or any other commercial document

Import/export not allowed after control

CD860According to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263 (OJ L42I, p. 77): I. It shall be prohibited to import into the European Union goods originating in non-government controlled areas of the Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts of Ukraine. The import prohibitions not apply in respect of: (a) the execution until 24 May 2022 of trade contracts concluded before 23 February 2022, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the natural or legal person, entity or body seeking to perform the contract has notified, at least 10 working days in advance, the activity or transaction to the competent authority of the Member State in which they are established; (b) goods originating in the specified territories which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement. II. It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export goods and technology listed in Annex II to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263: (a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in the specified territories, or (b) for use in the specified territories. Annex II shall include certain goods and technologies suited for use in the following key sectors: (i) transport; (ii) telecommunications; (iii) energy; (iv) the prospecting, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources. The prohibitions in point II above shall be without prejudice to the execution until 24 August 2022 of an obligation arising from a contract concluded before 23 February 2022, or from ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the competent authority has been informed at least five working days in advance.

Import control -organic products(1)

inherited from 2000000000

ERGA OMNES

Regulation 2306/212022-01-01

Except:IS(Iceland)NO(Norway)LI(Liechtenstein)CH(Switzerland)

2 certificate(s) required

C644Other certificates

Certificate of inspection for organic products

Y929Particular provisions

Goods not concerned by Regulation (EU) 2018/848 (organic products)

Import/export not allowed after control

CD808If goods bear a reference to organic production in the labelling, advertising material or accompanying documents of products, the declarant must submit a certificate of inspection (C644) at import in accordance with Article 45(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/848 (release for free circulation). For products not covered by Regulation (EU) 2018/848, certificate Y929 has to be declared. These provisions shall apply in addition to the rules regarding the use of the Common Health Entry Document (CHED) by the competent authorities at border control posts in accordance with Article 56(3), point (b)(i), of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 and at control points in accordance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2123 and with the rules on decisions on consignments laid down in Article 55 of Regulation (EU) 2017/625.

Veterinary control(4)

inherited from 2008990000

All third countries

Regulation 0632/212026-07-23

Except:SM(San Marino)FO(Faroe Islands)LI(Liechtenstein)NO(Norway)AD(Andorra)IS(Iceland)GL(Greenland)CH(Switzerland)

10 certificate(s) required

N853UN/EDIFACT certificate

Common Health Entry Document for Products (CHED-P) (as set out in Part 2, Section B of Annex II to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 (OJ L 261))

Y170Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Andorra, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y171Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Switzerland, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y174Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Iceland, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y175Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Liechtenstein, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y176Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Norway, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y177Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from San Marino, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y931Particular provisions

Goods benefitting from derogation to veterinary controls according to Article 3 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/630

Y930Particular provisions

The declared goods are not concerned by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/632

C084Other certificates

Exemption by virtue of Articles 3 and 4 of regulation 2019/2122 (animals intended for scientific purposes, research and diagnostic samples, and samples for product analysis and quality testing).

Import/export not allowed after control

CD624The import of the products of animal origin is subject to the presentation of a Common Health Entry Document for products of animal origin (CHED–P) in accordance with the conditions laid down in article 40 of the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 of 30 September 2019 laying down rules for the functioning of the information management system for official controls and its system components (‘the IMSOC Regulation’).

CD626Import of the products of animal origin can derogate from the controls according to Article 3 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/630

CD737Articles 3 and 4 of the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2122 establishes that some “animals intended for scientific purposes” and all the “research and diagnostic samples”, if authorised by the competent authority of the Member State of destination, shall be exempted from official controls at border control posts.

European Union

Regulation 0632/212026-07-23

11 certificate(s) required

N853UN/EDIFACT certificate

Common Health Entry Document for Products (CHED-P) (as set out in Part 2, Section B of Annex II to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 (OJ L 261))

Y072Particular provisions

Goods with EU origin returning from Andorra, according to the relevant EU legislation

Y073Particular provisions

Goods with EU origin returning from Switzerland, according to the relevant EU legislation

Y076Particular provisions

Goods with EU origin returning from Iceland, according to the relevant EU legislation

Y077Particular provisions

Goods with EU origin returning from Lichtenstein, according to the relevant EU legislation

Y078Particular provisions

Goods with EU origin returning from Norway, according to the relevant EU legislation

Y079Particular provisions

Goods with EU origin returning from San Marino, according to the relevant EU legislation

Y151Particular provisions

Goods with EU origin coming from outermost regions, according to the relevant EU legislation

Y931Particular provisions

Goods benefitting from derogation to veterinary controls according to Article 3 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/630

Y930Particular provisions

The declared goods are not concerned by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/632

C084Other certificates

Exemption by virtue of Articles 3 and 4 of regulation 2019/2122 (animals intended for scientific purposes, research and diagnostic samples, and samples for product analysis and quality testing).

Import/export not allowed after control

CD626Import of the products of animal origin can derogate from the controls according to Article 3 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/630

CD644Derogations to the presentation of a Common Veterinary Entry Document apply to goods with EU origin returning from certain third countries, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Faroe Islands

Regulation 0632/212026-07-23

EU-Faroe Islands FTA(since 1997)

21 certificate(s) required

N853UN/EDIFACT certificate

Common Health Entry Document for Products (CHED-P) (as set out in Part 2, Section B of Annex II to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 (OJ L 261))

Y058Particular provisions

Exemption by virtue of Article 7 of Commission Delegated Regulation 2019/2122 (Goods which form part of passengers' personal luggage and are intended for personal consumption or use) or Article 10 (small consignments of goods sent to natural persons which are not intended to be placed on the market) of Commission Delegated Regulation 2019/2122

Y170Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Andorra, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y171Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Switzerland, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y174Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Iceland, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y175Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Liechtenstein, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y176Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Norway, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y177Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from San Marino, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y931Particular provisions

Goods benefitting from derogation to veterinary controls according to Article 3 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/630

Y930Particular provisions

The declared goods are not concerned by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/632

C084Other certificates

Exemption by virtue of Articles 3 and 4 of regulation 2019/2122 (animals intended for scientific purposes, research and diagnostic samples, and samples for product analysis and quality testing).

N853UN/EDIFACT certificate

Common Health Entry Document for Products (CHED-P) (as set out in Part 2, Section B of Annex II to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 (OJ L 261))

Y170Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Andorra, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y171Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Switzerland, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y174Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Iceland, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y175Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Liechtenstein, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y176Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Norway, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y177Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from San Marino, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y931Particular provisions

Goods benefitting from derogation to veterinary controls according to Article 3 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/630

Y930Particular provisions

The declared goods are not concerned by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/632

C084Other certificates

Exemption by virtue of Articles 3 and 4 of regulation 2019/2122 (animals intended for scientific purposes, research and diagnostic samples, and samples for product analysis and quality testing).

Import/export not allowed after control

CD626Import of the products of animal origin can derogate from the controls according to Article 3 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/630

CD686Small consignments of goods (sent to natural persons which are not intended to be placed on the market) or goods, which form part of passengers’ personal luggage (intended for personal consumption or use) shall not be subjected to Official controls, by virtue of Articles 10 and 7 of Commission delegated regulation 2019/2122.

Greenland

Regulation 0632/212026-07-23

21 certificate(s) required

N853UN/EDIFACT certificate

Common Health Entry Document for Products (CHED-P) (as set out in Part 2, Section B of Annex II to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 (OJ L 261))

Y058Particular provisions

Y170Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Andorra, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y171Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Switzerland, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y174Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Iceland, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y175Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Liechtenstein, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y176Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Norway, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y177Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from San Marino, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y931Particular provisions

Goods benefitting from derogation to veterinary controls according to Article 3 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/630

Y930Particular provisions

The declared goods are not concerned by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/632

C084Other certificates

Exemption by virtue of Articles 3 and 4 of regulation 2019/2122 (animals intended for scientific purposes, research and diagnostic samples, and samples for product analysis and quality testing).

N853UN/EDIFACT certificate

Common Health Entry Document for Products (CHED-P) (as set out in Part 2, Section B of Annex II to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 (OJ L 261))

Y170Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Andorra, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y171Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Switzerland, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y174Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Iceland, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y175Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Liechtenstein, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y176Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Norway, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y177Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from San Marino, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y931Particular provisions

Goods benefitting from derogation to veterinary controls according to Article 3 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/630

Y930Particular provisions

The declared goods are not concerned by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/632

C084Other certificates

Exemption by virtue of Articles 3 and 4 of regulation 2019/2122 (animals intended for scientific purposes, research and diagnostic samples, and samples for product analysis and quality testing).

Import/export not allowed after control

CD626Import of the products of animal origin can derogate from the controls according to Article 3 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/630

Start date: 2013-01-01

Description & Classification

Common misclassifications

2008999919: Other goods of heading 2008999900 that are not vine leaves

Classification tips

Vine leaves

Sample products

Blanched vine leaves of the genus Karakishmish in brine for manufacture of rice-stuffed vine leaves

Regulatory notes

NENC20082008 11 10 to 2008 19 99

Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included See additional note 2(a) to this chapter, as regards ‘sugar content’. See additional note 3 to this chapter, as regards ‘added sugar’. See additional note 4 to this chapter, as regards ‘spirit content’. Nuts, groundnuts and other seeds, whether or not mixed together These subheadings include the products referred to in the HS Explanatory Note to heading 2008 , second paragraph, (1) and (2), including mixtures thereof. These subheadings also include such products: 1. which have been flaked or crushed, used in particular in pastries; or 2. which have been ground or otherwise crushed, in the form of paste, whether or not containing other added substances. However, these subheadings exclude pastes for making marzipan, nougat, etc. (heading 1704 ). 2008 19 12 to 2008 19 99 Other, including mixtures These subheadings cover nuts and other seeds, excluding groundnuts, and mixtures of nuts and other seeds, even those in which groundnuts predominate.

Additional note

Non-preferential origin

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Residual rule

1. For the purposes of this residual rule, "mixing" means the deliberate and proportionally controlled operation consisting in bringing together two or more fungible materials. 2. The origin of a mixture of products of this

Annex 22-01 DA 2015/2446

FAQ

What is the EU customs duty for Blanched vine leaves of the genus Karakishmish, in brine, containing by weight: -|more than 6|% of salt concentration, -|0,1|% or more but not more than 1,4|% of acidity expressed as citric acid monohydrate and -|whether or not but not more than 2|000|mg/kg of sodium benzoate according CODEX STAN 192-1995 for use in the manufacture of stuffed vine leaves with rice (2008999911)?

The third country duty (erga omnes) for Blanched vine leaves of the genus Karakishmish, in brine, containing by weight: -|more than 6|% of salt concentration, -|0,1|% or more but not more than 1,4|% of acidity expressed as citric acid monohydrate and -|whether or not but not more than 2|000|mg/kg of sodium benzoate according CODEX STAN 192-1995 for use in the manufacture of stuffed vine leaves with rice is 18.400 %. This rate applies to imports from countries without a preferential trade agreement with the EU.

Are there tariff preferences for Blanched vine leaves of the genus Karakishmish, in brine, containing by weight: -|more than 6|% of salt concentration, -|0,1|% or more but not more than 1,4|% of acidity expressed as citric acid monohydrate and -|whether or not but not more than 2|000|mg/kg of sodium benzoate according CODEX STAN 192-1995 for use in the manufacture of stuffed vine leaves with rice (2008999911)?

Yes, 55 tariff preferences are available for this code. Preferential rates apply to imports from countries with a trade agreement with the EU.

Are import controls required for Blanched vine leaves of the genus Karakishmish, in brine, containing by weight: -|more than 6|% of salt concentration, -|0,1|% or more but not more than 1,4|% of acidity expressed as citric acid monohydrate and -|whether or not but not more than 2|000|mg/kg of sodium benzoate according CODEX STAN 192-1995 for use in the manufacture of stuffed vine leaves with rice (2008999911)?

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Hierarchy

04Section IV — PREPARED FOODSTUFFS

2000000000PREPARATIONS OF VEGETABLES, FRUIT, NUTS OR OTHER PARTS OF PLANTS

2008910000Other, including mixtures other than those of subheading|2008|19

2008990000Other

2008994100Not containing added spirit

2008997200Not containing added sugar

Duties & Measures

Third Country Duty18.400 %

Base rate (erga omnes)

Applies to all third countries without preferential agreement

18.400 %

Preferential rates(56)

+46

Preferential rates - 56 Origin
Origin	Savings	Trade agreement	Details
EU-Canada agreement: re-imported goods1006 0.000 %-18.4 pp	-18.4 pp	—	1
CARIFORUM1033 0.000 %-18.4 ppEU-CARIFORUM EPA	-18.4 pp	EU-CARIFORUM EPA
Eastern and Southern Africa States1034 0.000 %-18.4 ppESA Interim EPA	-18.4 pp	ESA Interim EPA
SADC EPA1035 0.000 %-18.4 ppSADC EPA	-18.4 pp	SADC EPA
Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Morocco, of the other part.2000 0.000 %-18.4 pp	-18.4 pp	—
GSP-EBA2005 0.000 %-18.4 ppEverything But Arms	-18.4 pp	Everything But Arms
GSP+2027 0.000 %-18.4 ppGSP+ Enhanced Arrangement	-18.4 pp	GSP+ Enhanced Arrangement
OCTs2080 0.000 %-18.4 ppOverseas Association Decision	-18.4 pp	Overseas Association Decision

Additional duties(3)

inherited from 2000000000

ERGA OMNES

50.000 %1Regulation 1227/252025-07-20

Except:BY(Belarus)RU(Russia)

1 certificate(s) required

Y155Particular provisions50.000 %

Products exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation or Belarus

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.

Belarus

50.000 %Regulation 1227/252025-07-20

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.

Russia

50.000 %Regulation 1227/252025-07-20

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.

Autonomous suspension under end-use(1)

ERGA OMNES

0.000 %1Regulation 2605/252026-01-01

Except:RU(Russia)BY(Belarus)

1 certificate(s) required

N990UN/EDIFACT certificate

EUS - Authorisation for the use of end use procedure (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)

Declared subheading not allowed

Low-value consignment customs duty(2)

inherited from 2000000000

ERGA OMNES

3.000 EURRegulation 0382/262026-07-01

ERGA OMNES

3.000 EUR4Regulation 0382/262026-11-01

4 certificate(s) required

C127Other certificates

Merchant product identifier

C128Other certificates

Non-standardised manufacturer product identifier

C129Other certificates

Standardised manufacturer product identifier

Y081Particular provisions

No standardised manufacturer product identifier for the declared product exists

Import not allowed

Import control(4)

Egypt

Regulation 1793/192025-03-15

EU-Egypt Association Agreement(since 2004)

3 certificate(s) required

C678Other certificates

Common Health Entry Document for Feed and Food of Non-Animal Origin (CHED-D) (as set out in Part 2, Section D of Annex II to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 (OJ L 261))

Y978Particular provisions

Exemption by virtue paragraph 3 of Article 1 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1793

Y176Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Norway, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Import/export not allowed after control

Türkiye

Regulation 1793/192025-03-15

EU-Turkey Customs Union(since 1995)

3 certificate(s) required

C678Other certificates

Common Health Entry Document for Feed and Food of Non-Animal Origin (CHED-D) (as set out in Part 2, Section D of Annex II to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 (OJ L 261))

Y978Particular provisions

Exemption by virtue paragraph 3 of Article 1 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1793

Y176Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Norway, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Import/export not allowed after control

Ukraine

Regulation 0692/142026-06-24

EU-Ukraine DCFTA(since 2016)

3 certificate(s) required

Y997Particular provisions

Goods not originating from or destined to Crimea or Sevastopol (Articles 2 and 2b.1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014)

N864UN/EDIFACT certificate

Invoice declaration or origin declaration made out by any exporter on invoice or any other commercial document

N954UN/EDIFACT certificate

Movement certificate EUR.1

Import not allowed

Ukraine

Regulation 0263/222026-06-24

EU-Ukraine DCFTA(since 2016)

3 certificate(s) required

Y984Particular provisions

Goods not originating from or not destined for the non-government controlled areas of Ukraine in the oblasts of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia

N954UN/EDIFACT certificate

Movement certificate EUR.1

N864UN/EDIFACT certificate

Invoice declaration or origin declaration made out by any exporter on invoice or any other commercial document

Import/export not allowed after control

Import control -organic products(1)

inherited from 2000000000

ERGA OMNES

Regulation 2306/212022-01-01

Except:IS(Iceland)NO(Norway)LI(Liechtenstein)CH(Switzerland)

2 certificate(s) required

C644Other certificates

Certificate of inspection for organic products

Y929Particular provisions

Goods not concerned by Regulation (EU) 2018/848 (organic products)

Import/export not allowed after control

Veterinary control(4)

inherited from 2008990000

All third countries

Regulation 0632/212026-07-23

Except:SM(San Marino)FO(Faroe Islands)LI(Liechtenstein)NO(Norway)AD(Andorra)IS(Iceland)GL(Greenland)CH(Switzerland)

10 certificate(s) required

N853UN/EDIFACT certificate

Common Health Entry Document for Products (CHED-P) (as set out in Part 2, Section B of Annex II to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 (OJ L 261))

Y170Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Andorra, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y171Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Switzerland, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y174Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Iceland, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y175Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Liechtenstein, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y176Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Norway, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y177Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from San Marino, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y931Particular provisions

Goods benefitting from derogation to veterinary controls according to Article 3 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/630

Y930Particular provisions

The declared goods are not concerned by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/632

C084Other certificates

Exemption by virtue of Articles 3 and 4 of regulation 2019/2122 (animals intended for scientific purposes, research and diagnostic samples, and samples for product analysis and quality testing).

Import/export not allowed after control

CD626Import of the products of animal origin can derogate from the controls according to Article 3 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/630

European Union

Regulation 0632/212026-07-23

11 certificate(s) required

N853UN/EDIFACT certificate

Common Health Entry Document for Products (CHED-P) (as set out in Part 2, Section B of Annex II to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 (OJ L 261))

Y072Particular provisions

Goods with EU origin returning from Andorra, according to the relevant EU legislation

Y073Particular provisions

Goods with EU origin returning from Switzerland, according to the relevant EU legislation

Y076Particular provisions

Goods with EU origin returning from Iceland, according to the relevant EU legislation

Y077Particular provisions

Goods with EU origin returning from Lichtenstein, according to the relevant EU legislation

Y078Particular provisions

Goods with EU origin returning from Norway, according to the relevant EU legislation

Y079Particular provisions

Goods with EU origin returning from San Marino, according to the relevant EU legislation

Y151Particular provisions

Goods with EU origin coming from outermost regions, according to the relevant EU legislation

Y931Particular provisions

Goods benefitting from derogation to veterinary controls according to Article 3 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/630

Y930Particular provisions

The declared goods are not concerned by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/632

C084Other certificates

Exemption by virtue of Articles 3 and 4 of regulation 2019/2122 (animals intended for scientific purposes, research and diagnostic samples, and samples for product analysis and quality testing).

Import/export not allowed after control

CD626Import of the products of animal origin can derogate from the controls according to Article 3 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/630

CD644Derogations to the presentation of a Common Veterinary Entry Document apply to goods with EU origin returning from certain third countries, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Faroe Islands

Regulation 0632/212026-07-23

EU-Faroe Islands FTA(since 1997)

21 certificate(s) required

N853UN/EDIFACT certificate

Common Health Entry Document for Products (CHED-P) (as set out in Part 2, Section B of Annex II to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 (OJ L 261))

Y058Particular provisions

Y170Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Andorra, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y171Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Switzerland, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y174Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Iceland, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y175Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Liechtenstein, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y176Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Norway, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y177Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from San Marino, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y931Particular provisions

Goods benefitting from derogation to veterinary controls according to Article 3 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/630

Y930Particular provisions

The declared goods are not concerned by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/632

C084Other certificates

Exemption by virtue of Articles 3 and 4 of regulation 2019/2122 (animals intended for scientific purposes, research and diagnostic samples, and samples for product analysis and quality testing).

N853UN/EDIFACT certificate

Common Health Entry Document for Products (CHED-P) (as set out in Part 2, Section B of Annex II to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 (OJ L 261))

Y170Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Andorra, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y171Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Switzerland, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y174Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Iceland, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y175Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Liechtenstein, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y176Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Norway, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y177Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from San Marino, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y931Particular provisions

Goods benefitting from derogation to veterinary controls according to Article 3 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/630

Y930Particular provisions

The declared goods are not concerned by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/632

C084Other certificates

Exemption by virtue of Articles 3 and 4 of regulation 2019/2122 (animals intended for scientific purposes, research and diagnostic samples, and samples for product analysis and quality testing).

Import/export not allowed after control

CD626Import of the products of animal origin can derogate from the controls according to Article 3 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/630

Greenland

Regulation 0632/212026-07-23

21 certificate(s) required

N853UN/EDIFACT certificate

Common Health Entry Document for Products (CHED-P) (as set out in Part 2, Section B of Annex II to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 (OJ L 261))

Y058Particular provisions

Y170Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Andorra, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y171Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Switzerland, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y174Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Iceland, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y175Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Liechtenstein, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y176Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Norway, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y177Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from San Marino, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y931Particular provisions

Goods benefitting from derogation to veterinary controls according to Article 3 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/630

Y930Particular provisions

The declared goods are not concerned by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/632

C084Other certificates

Exemption by virtue of Articles 3 and 4 of regulation 2019/2122 (animals intended for scientific purposes, research and diagnostic samples, and samples for product analysis and quality testing).

N853UN/EDIFACT certificate

Common Health Entry Document for Products (CHED-P) (as set out in Part 2, Section B of Annex II to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 (OJ L 261))

Y170Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Andorra, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y171Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Switzerland, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y174Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Iceland, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y175Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Liechtenstein, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y176Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from Norway, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y177Particular provisions

Goods with third country origin coming from San Marino, according to the relevant EU legislation.

Y931Particular provisions

Goods benefitting from derogation to veterinary controls according to Article 3 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/630

Y930Particular provisions

The declared goods are not concerned by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/632

C084Other certificates

Exemption by virtue of Articles 3 and 4 of regulation 2019/2122 (animals intended for scientific purposes, research and diagnostic samples, and samples for product analysis and quality testing).

Import/export not allowed after control

CD626Import of the products of animal origin can derogate from the controls according to Article 3 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/630

Start date: 2013-01-01

Trade Statistics

Description & Classification

Common misclassifications

2008999919: Other goods of heading 2008999900 that are not vine leaves

Classification tips

Vine leaves

Sample products

Blanched vine leaves of the genus Karakishmish in brine for manufacture of rice-stuffed vine leaves

Regulatory notes

NENC20082008 11 10 to 2008 19 99

Additional note

Non-preferential origin

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CTH

Residual rule

Annex 22-01 DA 2015/2446

FAQ

Yes, 55 tariff preferences are available for this code. Preferential rates apply to imports from countries with a trade agreement with the EU.

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1. For the purposes of this chapter, the 'sugar content' corresponds to the figure indicated by a refractometer (used in accordance with the method prescribed in Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 974/2014) at a temperature of 20 degrees C and multiplied by 0.95 or, in the case of products of subheading 2009 (fruit juices), by the factor 0.93. 2. For the purposes of subheading 2001 90 and 2005 99, 'sweet corn' (Zea mays var. saccharata) means preparations of corn with a sugar content determined on a dry basis of at least 30 % by weight. 3. For the purposes of subheadings 2006 00 31, 2006 00 35, 2006 00 38, 2006 00 91, 2006 00 95 and 2006 00 99, the 'sugar content' means the sucrose content determined by the refractometric method. 4. The Brix value of fruit juices of heading 2009 is the Brix value as read on the refractometer at 20 degrees C. It indicates the percentage by weight of soluble dry matter (predominantly sugars).

Chapter noteChapter 20 — Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants

1. This chapter does not cover: (a) vegetables, fruit or nuts, prepared or preserved by the processes specified in Chapter 7, 8 or 11; (b) food preparations containing more than 20% by weight of sausage, meat, meat offal, blood, fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or any combination thereof (Chapter 16); (c) bakery products and other products of heading 1905; (d) homogenised composite food preparations of heading 2104. 2. Headings 2007 and 2008 do not apply to fruit jellies, fruit pastes, sugar-coated almonds or the like in the form of sugar confectionery (heading 1704) or chocolate confectionery (heading 1806). 3. Headings 2001, 2004 and 2005 cover, as the case may be, only those products of Chapter 7 or of heading 1105 or 1106 which have been prepared or preserved by processes other than those referred to in Note 1(a). 4. Tomato juice, the dry weight content of which is 7% or more, is to be classified in heading 2002.

Section noteNotes to Section IV — Prepared foodstuffs; Beverages, spirits and vinegar; Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes

1. In this Section the term 'pellets' means products which have been agglomerated either directly by compression or by the addition of a binder in a proportion not exceeding 3 % by weight. 2. The expression 'food preparations' in this Section, unless the context otherwise requires, means preparations classified in headings 1601 to 2106.

What products are classified under code 2008999911?

TARIC code 2008999911 (Blanched vine leaves of the genus Karakishmish, in brine, containing by weight: -|more than 6|% of salt concentration, -|0,1|% or more but not more than 1,4|% of acidity expressed as citric acid monohydrate and -|whether or not but not more than 2|000|mg/kg of sodium benzoate according CODEX STAN 192-1995 for use in the manufacture of stuffed vine leaves with rice) covers the following products: Blanched vine leaves of the genus Karakishmish in brine for manufacture of rice-stuffed vine leaves, Karakishmish vine leaves, blanched and preserved in brine, for manufacture of rice-stuffed vine leaves.

What are the non-preferential origin rules for Blanched vine leaves of the genus Karakishmish, in brine, containing by weight: -|more than 6|% of salt concentration, -|0,1|% or more but not more than 1,4|% of acidity expressed as citric acid monohydrate and -|whether or not but not more than 2|000|mg/kg of sodium benzoate according CODEX STAN 192-1995 for use in the manufacture of stuffed vine leaves with rice (2008999911)?

Non-preferential origin rules for Blanched vine leaves of the genus Karakishmish, in brine, containing by weight: -|more than 6|% of salt concentration, -|0,1|% or more but not more than 1,4|% of acidity expressed as citric acid monohydrate and -|whether or not but not more than 2|000|mg/kg of sodium benzoate according CODEX STAN 192-1995 for use in the manufacture of stuffed vine leaves with rice are defined in Annex 22-01 of the UCC Delegated Act. These rules determine the country of origin for MFN duty rates, trade policy measures, and origin marking.

Can TARIC code 2008999911 be used on a customs declaration?

Yes, TARIC code 2008999911 (Blanched vine leaves of the genus Karakishmish, in brine, containing by weight: -|more than 6|% of salt concentration, -|0,1|% or more but not more than 1,4|% of acidity expressed as citric acid monohydrate and -|whether or not but not more than 2|000|mg/kg of sodium benzoate according CODEX STAN 192-1995 for use in the manufacture of stuffed vine leaves with rice) is a declarable code. It can be used directly on EU customs import and export declarations (Single Administrative Document).

Trade Statistics

Imports

€0

Exports

€0

Balance

€0

Import €/kg

€3.35/kg

Export €/kg

€2.55/kg

Market concentration (HHI)

2,429

Moderate

Trade value (2022–2025)

Import sources

Third-country sourcing partners

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€178.6M	30.8Mt	€5.80/kg	34.7%
2	🇰🇷 South Korea	€139.7M	5.6Mt	€24.80/kg	27.1%
3	🇲🇽 Mexico	€72.4M	23.1Mt	€3.13/kg	14.1%
4	🇧🇷 Brazil	€64.6M	21.6Mt	€2.99/kg	12.5%
5	🇪🇨 Ecuador	€59.5M	25.3Mt	€2.35/kg	11.6%

Export markets

Third-country target markets

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€111.7M	55.4Mt	€2.02/kg	44.6%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€74.3M	33.9Mt	€2.19/kg	29.7%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€29.8M	8.0Mt	€3.70/kg	11.9%
4	🇨🇦 Canada	€17.4M	5.2Mt	€3.36/kg	6.9%
5	🇷🇺 Russia	€11.8M	3.2Mt	€3.65/kg	4.7%
6	🇳🇴 Norway	€5.5M	1.4Mt	€3.79/kg	2.2%

EU Member States

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Imports

€0

Exports

€0

Balance

€0

Import €/kg

€3.35/kg

Export €/kg

€2.55/kg

Market concentration (HHI)

2,429

Moderate

Trade value (2022–2025)

Import sources

Third-country sourcing partners

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€178.6M	30.8Mt	€5.80/kg	34.7%
2	🇰🇷 South Korea	€139.7M	5.6Mt	€24.80/kg	27.1%
3	🇲🇽 Mexico	€72.4M	23.1Mt	€3.13/kg	14.1%
4	🇧🇷 Brazil	€64.6M	21.6Mt	€2.99/kg	12.5%
5	🇪🇨 Ecuador	€59.5M	25.3Mt	€2.35/kg	11.6%

Export markets

Third-country target markets

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€111.7M	55.4Mt	€2.02/kg	44.6%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€74.3M	33.9Mt	€2.19/kg	29.7%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€29.8M	8.0Mt	€3.70/kg	11.9%
4	🇨🇦 Canada	€17.4M	5.2Mt	€3.36/kg	6.9%
5	🇷🇺 Russia	€11.8M	3.2Mt	€3.65/kg	4.7%
6	🇳🇴 Norway	€5.5M	1.4Mt	€3.79/kg	2.2%

EU Member States

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