84149000
NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOF›Air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans; ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan, whether or not fitted with filters; gas-tight biological safety cabinets, whether or not fitted with filters
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Definition and scope of subheading 8414 90
Subheading 8414 90 of the Combined Nomenclature covers parts of equipment under heading 8414, i.e. vacuum pumps, air and gas compressors, fans, hoods and blowers. This includes compressor impellers, cylinders and pistons, suction and discharge valves, seals and glands, fan blades, air filters, pressure vessels, compressor casings, built-in motors, pressure regulators and repair kits. Classification requires the part to be intended solely or principally for equipment of heading 8414, in accordance with Note 2 to Section XVI CN. General-purpose parts such as bearings, bolts and standard seals are classified under the relevant headings of Section XV or XVI. Classification follows GRI Rules 1 and 6. Where doubts arise, a BTI ruling is recommended.
Import requirements for compressor parts (8414 90)
Importing parts under subheading 8414 90 into the EU requires compliance with the Union Customs Code. Machine parts are indirectly subject to the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. Pressure parts (vessels, valves) may fall under PED 2014/68/EU. Electrical parts must comply with LVD and EMC. HEPA filters for laminar flow cabinets must be certified. Parts for refrigerating compressors may be subject to F-gas regulations regarding refrigerant compatibility. Import documents include the commercial invoice with catalogue numbers, transport document, technical specification and material certificate for pressure parts. MFN duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
Customs duties and trade measures for subheading 8414 90
MFN duty rates for parts under subheading 8414 90 should be verified in TARIC. Preferential rates may be available under EU FTAs. Compressor and pump spare parts are a significant aftermarket segment. Imports from China hold a substantial share. Importers should check TARIC for anti-dumping measures. Imports from Russia and Belarus are subject to sanctions. Import VAT is charged at the national rate. Accurate classification requires identifying the equipment type for which the part is intended. All rates and measures should be verified in TARIC.
Compressor spare parts - CN classification
CN code 8414 90 covers parts of compressors. Import requires compliance with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and, for pressure equipment, PED 2014/68/EU. Refrigerating compressors fall under the EU F-gas Regulation. Fans and hoods must meet ecodesign ErP requirements. Customs clearance requires CE certificate and technical documentation.
Frequently asked questions
What parts does subheading 8414 90 cover?
Subheading 8414 90 covers parts for vacuum pumps, compressors, fans and hoods under heading 8414: impellers, cylinders, pistons, valves, seals, fan blades, filters, pressure vessels, casings, built-in motors and pressure regulators. Parts must be intended for heading 8414 equipment. Standard bearings and bolts are classified separately. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
What documents are needed for importing parts (8414 90)?
Required: commercial invoice with catalogue numbers and description, transport document, EORI, technical specification indicating the target equipment type, material certificate for pressure parts. For preferential rates, proof of origin is needed. Refrigerating compressor parts may require F-gas documentation. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
How to classify standard bearings used in compressors?
Standard ball bearings, bolts, nuts and O-ring seals used in compressors are classified under the relevant headings of Section XV or XVI CN, not under 8414 90. This subheading covers only parts specially designed for heading 8414 equipment. Note 2 to Section XVI CN provides the basis. Where doubts arise, a BTI ruling is recommended, and duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
What CE requirements apply to parts of compressors CN 8414 90?
Parts of compressors CN 8414 90 require CE marking under Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. Additional requirements may apply: PED (pressure), F-gas (refrigerating) or ecodesign ErP (fans).
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