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TOOLS, IMPLEMENTS, CUTLERY, SPOONS AND FORKS, OF BASE METAL; PARTS THEREOF OF BASE METAL›Hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches); interchangeable spanner sockets, with or without handles

Non-adjustable

Standard EU duty
1.7%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
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Standard rates
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNESThird country duty1.7%-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 and scope of subheading 8204 11 - adjustable hand spanners

Subheading 8204 11 of the Combined Nomenclature covers hand-operated non-self-adjusting spanners and wrenches, i.e. tools in which the jaw opening must be set manually before use by means of a worm screw, rack or similar mechanism. The most common representatives are the adjustable spanner (monkey wrench, English key), the open-jaw adjustable wrench with a sliding worm-gear jaw and the water pump plier-style pipe wrench used in plumbing. These tools are manufactured from alloy or chrome-vanadium steel ensuring resistance to torsion and impact loads. The distinction from subheading 8204 12 (self-adjusting wrenches) lies in the adjustment mechanism: under subheading 8204 11 the user manually pre-sets the jaw width before engaging the fastener, whereas self-adjusting wrenches automatically conform to the fastener during the tightening or loosening stroke. The distinction from subheading 8204 20 (socket wrenches and their accessories) is the absence of interchangeable sockets. Power-driven wrenches are classified in chapter 84. Classification is based on the General Interpretive Rules of the CN and the Notes to chapter 82.

Import requirements and regulations for adjustable spanners 8204 11

Importing hand-operated adjustable spanners covered by subheading 8204 11 into the European Union is subject to the Union Customs Code (Regulation (EU) No 952/2013). The importer must hold an EORI number and lodge a customs declaration with the correct CN code 8204 11. Required documents include a commercial invoice describing the product (wrench type, jaw opening range, material, overall length), a transport document (CMR, B/L or AWB), the manufacturer's technical specification and a proof of origin for preferential rates. Adjustable spanners intended for retail sale or professional use in the EU must comply with general product safety requirements under Regulation (EU) 2023/988; the manufacturer or importer must ensure the product is safe and maintain technical documentation for market surveillance authorities. For professional use as work equipment by employees, Directive 2009/104/EC applies. Products intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres - such as in the chemical, oil or gas industries - may require ATEX certification under Directive 2014/34/EU. Tools from chapter 82 are not subject to the CBAM mechanism. Current MFN duty rates, tariff preferences and trade measures should be verified in the European Commission TARIC database.

Trade defence measures and preferences for adjustable spanners 8204 11

Imports of hand-operated adjustable spanners covered by subheading 8204 11 may be subject to EU trade defence measures. Hand steel wrenches and spanners from China have historically been subject to EU anti-dumping proceedings - the importer must always verify in the TARIC database whether anti-dumping or countervailing measures are currently active for subheading 8204 11 and the country of origin code. Safeguard measures on steel products under the TRQ system may cover certain categories of hand tools from chapter 82 - the current quarterly TRQ limit status should be verified. Imports from Russia and Belarus are subject to EU sanctions restrictions. Preferential duty rates may be available under EU free trade agreements with Japan (JEFTA), the Republic of Korea, Canada (CETA), Vietnam (EVFTA) and Ukraine, as well as under the GSP/GSP+ scheme for developing countries. Claiming preferences requires a valid EUR.1 certificate, an invoice declaration by an approved exporter or REX registration. The total import cost includes customs duty, VAT (23% in Poland) and any other charges. Trade measure status should be verified in the European Commission TARIC database.

DIN and ISO standards for adjustable spanners imported into the EU

CN code 8204 11 covers adjustable spanners of base metal. Hand tools imported into the EU must comply with harmonised EN ISO safety and ergonomics standards. TARIC duty rates depend on country of origin, with preferential rates available under EU trade agreements. Customs declarations require a commercial invoice, certificate of origin and manufacturer's declaration of conformity.

Frequently asked questions

How do I distinguish a non-self-adjusting spanner 8204 11 from a self-adjusting wrench 8204 12?
The classification criterion is the jaw adjustment mechanism. Subheading 8204 11 covers wrenches in which the user manually pre-sets the jaw width using a screw, rack or similar device before engaging the fastener - these are non-self-adjusting. Subheading 8204 12 covers wrenches whose jaws automatically conform to the fastener during the tightening or loosening operation without prior manual adjustment. Where there is uncertainty about the operating mechanism of the imported product, applying for Binding Tariff Information (BTI) ruling from the competent customs authority is recommended. Current duty rates should be verified in the TARIC database.
What documents are required to import adjustable spanners into the EU?
Importing adjustable spanners under subheading 8204 11 requires: a commercial invoice describing the product (wrench type, jaw range, material, handle length), a transport document (CMR, B/L or AWB), the importer's EORI number and the manufacturer's technical specification. A proof of origin (EUR.1, invoice declaration or REX) is required to claim preferential duty rates under EU free trade agreements. Depending on the destination market, product safety documentation may also be required. Current requirements and duty rates should be verified in the European Commission TARIC database.
Can imports of adjustable spanners from China be subject to anti-dumping duties?
Hand steel tools from China, including adjustable spanners under subheading 8204 11, may be subject to EU anti-dumping or countervailing measures applicable to hand tools under chapter 82. The level of any additional duties depends on the currently applicable Council Regulation and the individual status of the exporting producer. Steel safeguard TRQ measures may also apply to certain product categories. Before placing an import order, the current status of all trade measures for subheading 8204 11 and the country of origin must be verified in the European Commission TARIC database.
What standards must adjustable spanners CN 8204 11 meet?
Adjustable spanners CN 8204 11 must comply with EN ISO hand tool safety standards. A manufacturer's declaration of conformity is required, and insulated tools must additionally meet VDE standards.

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