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Commission publishes the 2026 version of the Combined Nomenclature

Updated basis for declaration of goods 

  • News article
  • 31 October 2025
  • Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union
  • 1 min read

The European Commission has published the latest version of the Combined Nomenclature (CN) applicable as of 1 January 2026.

The Combined Nomenclature forms the basis for the declaration of goods (a) at importation or exportation or (b) when subject to intra-Union trade statistics. This determines which rate of customs duty applies and how the goods are treated for statistical purposes. The CN is thus a vital working tool for business and the Member States' customs administrations.

The Combined Nomenclature was established by Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff. It is updated every year and is published as a Commission Implementing Regulation in the Official Journal of the European Union, L Series. The latest version is now available as Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1926 in EU Official Journal 2025/1926 L series of 31 October 2025. This version applies from 1 January 2026. 

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The Combined Nomenclature

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Publication date
31 October 2025
Author
Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union