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TOOLS, IMPLEMENTS, CUTLERY, SPOONS AND FORKS, OF BASE METAL; PARTS THEREOF OF BASE METAL›Hand tools (including glaziers' diamonds), not elsewhere specified or included; blowlamps; vices, clamps and the like, other than accessories for and parts of machine-tools or water-jet cutting machines; anvils; portable forges; hand- or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks

Screwdrivers

Standard EU duty
3.7%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
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Standard rates
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNESThird country duty3.7%-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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steelGRI 1GRI 3cGRI 5bGRI 6
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steelGRI 1GRI 3cGRI 5bGRI 6

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 8205 40 - hand-operated screwdrivers

Subheading 8205 40 of the Combined Nomenclature covers all types of hand-operated screwdrivers driven solely by muscular force, without any mechanical drive. This classification includes flat-blade (slotted) screwdrivers with a straight or flattened wedge-shaped tip matching a single-slot screw head, Phillips (PH) and Pozidrive (PZ) cross-point screwdrivers with a star-shaped tip, Torx (TX) and Torx Tamper-Resistant (TTX) screwdrivers with a six-lobe star tip, precision screwdrivers (watchmaker and electronics screwdrivers) with interchangeable or fixed small-diameter bits, and VDE-insulated screwdrivers with enhanced electrical protection rated for work on live circuits. The decisive criterion for classification in this subheading is the absence of any mechanical drive - the tool is rotated exclusively by the wrist and hand through a handle. Electric, cordless or pneumatic screwdrivers are classified in Chapter 84 or 85. Screwdrivers are distinguished from heading 8204 (spanners and wrenches) by the working tip geometry (screwdriver blade rather than a spanner profile). Sets of screwdrivers with interchangeable bits form a single article classified in subheading 8205 40 if the manual handle is the essential element. Classification follows the General Rules for Interpretation of the CN and the Notes to Chapter 82.

Import requirements and technical regulations for screwdrivers 8205 40

Importing hand-operated screwdrivers under subheading 8205 40 into the European Union requires compliance with the Union Customs Code (Regulation (EU) No 952/2013). The importer must hold a valid EORI number and submit a customs declaration with the correct CN code 8205 40. Required documents include a commercial invoice describing the screwdriver type (tip type, size, material, intended use, insulation rating if applicable), a transport document (CMR, B/L or AWB), a manufacturer's technical specification and a certificate of origin for preferential rates. As non-powered tools, hand screwdrivers are not subject to the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, but are covered by the General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988. VDE-insulated screwdrivers intended for work on live circuits up to 1000 V AC must comply with EN 60900 - compliance should be confirmed by the manufacturer's declaration before placing the product on the EU market. In occupational use, Directive 2009/104/EC applies. Goods in Chapter 82 are not subject to the CBAM mechanism. Current MFN duty rates, preferential tariffs and trade measures must be verified in the European Commission's TARIC database.

Trade defence measures and tariff preferences for screwdrivers 8205 40

Imports of hand-operated screwdrivers under subheading 8205 40 may be subject to EU trade defence measures. Steel hand tools originating in China have historically been subject to EU anti-dumping measures - importers must verify in TARIC whether anti-dumping or countervailing duties are currently in force for the specific subheading and country of export code. Steel safeguard measures under the TRQ system may also apply. Imports from Russia and Belarus are subject to EU sanctions restrictions. Preferential duty rates may be available under EU free trade agreements, including those with Japan (JEFTA), South Korea, Canada (CETA), Vietnam (EVFTA) and Ukraine, as well as under the GSP for developing countries. Claiming preferential rates requires a valid EUR.1 certificate, invoice declaration by an approved exporter or REX registration. The total import cost includes customs duty, VAT at the national rate and any other applicable charges. All current trade measures are available in the European Commission's TARIC database.

VDE insulation standards for hand-operated screwdrivers imported into the EU

CN code 8205 40 covers hand-operated screwdrivers 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 should a screwdriver set with interchangeable bits be classified in the CN?
A screwdriver set comprising a manual handle and interchangeable bits is classified as a whole in subheading 8205 40 if the hand-operated handle is the essential element and no powered driver is included. If the set includes both a manual screwdriver and an electric driver, classification of the set is governed by GRI 3(b) - the whole is classified under the subheading corresponding to the essential character component, or if none predominates, under the last subheading in numerical order. Duty rates must be verified in TARIC.
Do VDE-insulated screwdrivers require CE marking for sale in the EU?
Hand-operated insulated screwdrivers as non-powered tools are not subject to the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. Screwdrivers insulated for live work up to 1000 V AC must comply with EN 60900 - conformity must be confirmed by the manufacturer's technical documentation and declaration before the product is placed on the EU market. General product safety is governed by Regulation (EU) 2023/988. In occupational settings, Directive 2009/104/EC applies. Current import and customs requirements must be verified in TARIC.
What anti-dumping measures may apply to screwdriver imports from China?
Imports of hand-operated screwdrivers from China may be subject to EU anti-dumping or countervailing measures under Council of the EU regulations. The level and scope of any additional duties depends on the measures currently in force and the individual status of the exporting manufacturer. Steel safeguard TRQ measures may also apply. The current status of all trade measures for subheading 8205 40 and the country of export must always be verified in the European Commission's TARIC database before placing an import order.
What standards must hand-operated screwdrivers CN 8205 40 meet?
Hand-operated screwdrivers CN 8205 40 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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