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2805 40 — Mercury
Subheading
Build a route: origin → entry into the EU → destination, and see the measures that apply along it.
EU customs measures (TARIC)
Data updated: 2026-08-08 · Indicative – only the official sources (TARIC) are binding.
| Measure type | Origin / area | Duty | Validity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Export prohibition | All third countries | — | 2018-02-13 – 2023-03-24 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Airworthiness tariff suspension | ERGA OMNES | 0 % | 2008-01-01 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Export control | Russian Federation | — | 2023-06-24 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Export control of mercury | All third countries | — | 2023-03-28 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Export control on dangerous chemicals | ERGA OMNES | — | 2023-05-08 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Import control of mercury | ERGA OMNES | — | 2018-02-05 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Import control on REACH | ERGA OMNES | — | 2023-02-10 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | South Africa | 0 % | 2006-07-01 – 2016-10-09 | SE_TULLVERKET |
National measures · PL
National VAT (TEDB): standard 23 % · reduced 5 % · reduced 8 %
Source: European Commission, DG TAXUD – Taxes in Europe Database
Documents & conditions (EU)
The full set of EU document conditions for this code. Which ones actually apply depends on the specific measure and the origin of the goods — pick what applies to your consignment. Import scenario.
| Code | Document / description | Source |
|---|---|---|
| C071 | Form for granting or denying written consent, pursuant to article 4(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council on mercury, to the import of mercury or of the mixtures of mercury listed in Annex I to that Regulation | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
| X840 | Export authorization by virtue of article 5q paragraph 1 of Council Regulation (EU) 833/2014 | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
| X990 | Export authorisation by virtue of articles 2.4 or article 2a.4 and 2b.1b of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
| X991 | The prohibitions defined in articles 2.1 and 2a.1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 do not apply (see contractual exemptions in article 2.5 and article 2a.5 - export authorization) | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
| Y106 | Compliance with the REACH restrictions defined in Column 2 of Annex XVII of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
| Y110 | Exemption from REACH restrictions by virtue of Article 67(1) and 67(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
| Y150 | Exemption by virtue paragraphs 2 and 3 of Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 649/2012 | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
| Y919 | Reference Identification Number for chemicals subject to the provisions of Art. 2(3) of Regulation (EU) No 649/2012 | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
| Y924 | Goods not concerned by Regulation (EU) 2017/852 | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
| Y987 | The prohibitions defined in articles 2.1 and 2a.1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 do not apply (see exemptions in articles 2.3 and 2a.3) | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
Documents to choose between
These measures are answered with one document from each group — either the certificate, or a declaration that the act does not apply to the goods. Giving two from one group is a contradiction and customs rejects the entry.
Exactly one of: ERGA OMNES
Exactly one of: ERGA OMNES
Exactly one of: ERGA OMNES
Exactly one of: Russian Federation
Exactly one of: Russian Federation
Sub-items
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2805 40 10 In flasks of a net content of 34,5 kg (standard weight), of a fob value, per flask, not exceeding € 224
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2805 40 90 Other