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ARTICLES OF IRON OR STEEL›Other articles of iron or steel

Grinding balls and similar articles for mills

Standard EU duty
2.7%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
23 docs
L139L143Y824Y859Y878Y128+17
Standard rates
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNESThird country duty2.7%-R2261/98
Preferences
ERGA OMNES 0%ERGA OMNES 0%AD 0%AL 0%BA 0%CA 0%CAMER 0%CARI 0%CH 0%CI 0%CL 0%CM 0%CO 0%DZ 0%EBA 0%EC 0%EEA 0%EG 0%EH 0%ESA 0%EUCA 0%FJ 0%FO 0%GB 0%GE 0%GH 0%GSP 0%GSP+ 0%IL 0%JO 0%JP 0%KE 0%KR 0%LB 0%LOMB 0%MA 0%MD 0%ME 0%MK 0%MX 0%NZ 0%PE 0%PG 0%PS 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SG 0%SM 0%SWITZ 0%SY 0%TN 0%TR 0%UA 0%VN 0%WS 0%XC 0%XK 0%XL 0%XS 0%ZA 0%
Notes
TM5101. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of goods intended for incorporation in the ships, boats or other vessels classified at the following CN codes 8901 10 10; 8901 20 10; 8901 30 10; 8901 90 10; 8902 00 10; 8903 91 10; 8903 92 10; 8904 00 10; 8904 00 91; 8905 10 10; 8905 90 10; 8906 10 00; 8906 90 10 for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for fitting to or equipping such ships, boats or other vessels.2. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of:(a) goods intended for incorporation in drilling or production platforms:(1) fixed, of subheading ex 8430 49, operating in or outside the territorial sea of Member States, or(2) floating or submersible, of subheading 8905 20, for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for equipping the said platforms.(b) tubes, pipes, cables and their connection pieces, linking these drilling or production platforms to the mainland.
EU003According to The Special Provisions of Section II (A) (3) of the Preliminary Provisions of the Combined Nomenclature the suspension of customs duties for goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms shall be subject to conditions laid down in the relevant provisions of the European Union with a view to customs control of the use of such goods.
CD333The autonomous Common Customs Tariff duties laid down in Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 for parts, components and other goods of a kind to be incorporated in or used for aircraft and parts thereof in the course of their manufacture, repair, maintenance, rebuilding, modification or conversion is suspended.In order to benefit from the suspension, the declarant shall present to the customs authorities an Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1, as set out in Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, or an equivalent certificate.The certificates which are deemed to be equivalent to Authorised Release Certificates are listed in Annex II to the Regulation (EU) 2018/1517.
CD303The relief from or reduction of customs duties shall be subject to the specific request expressed by the declarant in box 44 "Additional information/Documents produced/Certificates and authorisations", of the Single Administrative Document (SAD)
TM904Preferences granted under the agreement between the European Union and Morocco in force from 19 July 2019.As of 3 October 2025, products originating in Western Sahara subject to controls by the customs authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco shall benefit from trade preferences under the terms of the new Agreement in the form of exchange of letters between the EU and Morocco, The European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to allow those products to be identified by reference to the region of origin to be included in the proof of origin and as provided for in Protocol 4.In view of the application of these measures, the origin certificates codes U179 and U180 must be declared.The country code to be entered in the origin declaration when these proofs of origin are used is “EH”.
CD727Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of an origin declaration stating the European Union origin of the goods, in the context of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
CD906The list of non-eligible locations and their postal codes is available at the following address: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs/technical-arrangement_postal-codes.pdf
CD500Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of a proof of origin stating the community origin of the goods, in the context of the agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation.
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Binding Tariff Information

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BTI (Binding Tariff Information) is an official EU customs decision confirming the classification of goods. Valid for 3 years, binding across all EU member states.

Classification of forged grinding balls under 7326 11

Subheading 7326 11 covers grinding balls and similar articles for mills, forged or stamped, of iron or steel. Grinding balls are spherical elements used in ball mills for crushing ores, cement clinker, minerals and other materials. Forged balls are manufactured from steel rod by hot forging or stamping, providing homogeneous structure and high hardness. Classification requires forged or stamped iron or steel material intended for mills. Cast iron balls under 7325 10 or 7325 91. Bearing balls under 8482. Classification requires determining production method (forging vs casting) and intended use.

Import requirements for forged grinding balls 7326 11

Importing forged grinding balls requires customs declaration and EORI. Documentation includes invoice with technical details (diameter, hardness, steel grade, production method), material certificate, packing list and transport document. Grinding balls are industrial products. REACH required. Forged steel balls may be subject to CBAM from 2026 - verify scope in Annex I of CBAM Regulation. Russia/Belarus sanctions apply. AD duties from China may apply. Rates in TARIC.

Trade measures for forged grinding balls 7326 11

China and India are main suppliers. AD duties from China may apply. Steel safeguard measures may apply. Russia/Belarus sanctions apply. Preferential rates available. Grinding balls are high-volume, significant-value products for mining and cement. Total cost includes duty, AD duties, potential CBAM charges and VAT. Trade measures in TARIC.

Customs classification of forged steel grinding balls (CN 7326 11)

CN code 7326 11 of the Combined Nomenclature covers forged steel grinding balls within Chapter 73, which deals with articles of iron or steel. Classification in this chapter is based on the type of article, its intended use, manufacturing method (casting, forging, welding, stamping) and base material (cast iron, non-alloy steel, stainless steel or alloy steel). Correct classification requires analysis of technical documentation. Where classification is uncertain, importers can obtain Binding Tariff Information (BTI) ruling from customs authorities, valid for three years throughout the EU.

Frequently asked questions

What distinguishes forged balls (7326 11) from cast ones (7325)?
Forged balls under 7326 11 are made by hot forging or stamping from steel rod, providing homogeneous structure and high hardness. Cast iron balls are classified under 7325 10 or 7325 91. The criterion is production method - forging versus casting. Material certificate confirms the method.
Are forged grinding balls subject to CBAM?
Forged steel grinding balls may be subject to CBAM from 2026 depending on classification in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2023/956. Importers should verify scope. If covered, CBAM registration and quarterly emission declarations are required.
Do AD duties apply to forged balls from China?
Imports of forged grinding balls from China may be subject to EU AD duties. Status should be verified in TARIC. Measures are regularly reviewed. Russia/Belarus imports are subject to sanctions.
What is the EU duty rate for CN code 7326 11 in 2026?
The duty rate for CN code 7326 11 (forged steel grinding balls) is set in the TARIC tariff and depends on the country of origin. Preferential rates may apply under EU trade agreements. The current rate can be checked in the European Commission's.

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