Kitchenware: EU import duty and HS code
Food-contact compliance is the real gate here; duty varies with material and can be higher for stainless steel.
Typical duty
6.5%
HS code
7323.93.00 / 3924.10.00
Duty relief
≤ €150 goods value
Landed cost across destinations
Based on €1,000 of goods plus €100 freight. Duty applies because the goods value exceeds €150.
| Destination | Duty | Import VAT | Total landed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | €65.00 | €221.35 | €1,386.35 |
| France | €65.00 | €233.00 | €1,398.00 |
| Netherlands | €65.00 | €244.65 | €1,409.65 |
| Italy | €65.00 | €256.30 | €1,421.30 |
| Spain | €65.00 | €244.65 | €1,409.65 |
| Belgium | €65.00 | €244.65 | €1,409.65 |
| Austria | €65.00 | €233.00 | €1,398.00 |
| Ireland | €65.00 | €267.95 | €1,432.95 |
| Portugal | €65.00 | €267.95 | €1,432.95 |
| Finland | €65.00 | €297.08 | €1,462.08 |
Duty by tariff line
Kitchenware is not one tariff line. Under 7323.93.00 and 3924.10.00 the EU applies 5 lines with rates from 3.2% to 6.5%. Which one applies depends on the material, construction or specification.
| Rate | Tariff line description |
|---|---|
| 3.2% | Ironing boards, including sleeve boards, whether or not free standing, and legs, tops and |
| 3.2% | Other |
| 6.5% | Consigned from China or Hong Kong |
| 6.5% | Other |
Showing 4 of 5 lines. Source: EU Access2Markets, retrieved 2026-11-05.
Notes for kitchenware
- Migration testing may be required for plastics and coatings in contact with food.
- Knives and certain cutlery have their own tariff lines and restrictions.
These are planning figures, not a binding tariff ruling. Origin-based measures (anti-dumping, preferential rates) can change the result.
Kitchenware FAQ
Do kitchen utensils need food contact certification?
Yes, materials must comply with EU 1935/2004 and the specific measure for the material (e.g. plastics regulation).
Is duty different for stainless steel pans?
Yes, steel cookware sits in chapter 73 with rates that differ from plastic or glass equivalents.