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84261100
NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOFShips' derricks; cranes, including cable cranes; mobile lifting frames, straddle carriers and works trucks fitted with a crane

Overhead travelling cranes on fixed support

Standard EU duty
0%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
61 docs
C067Y069Y949X060X061X062+55
Preferences
ERGA OMNES 0%ERGA OMNES 0%AD 0%CARI 0%CH 0%CI 0%CL 0%CM 0%CO 0%DOEd-D /L-SEH 0%DZ 0%EBA 0%EC 0%EEA 0%EG 0%ESA 0%FJ 0%FO 0%GB 0%GE 0%GH 0%GSP+ 0%IL 0%JO 0%KE 0%LB 0%LOMB 0%MA 0%MD 0%MX 0%PG 0%PS 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SM 0%SWITZ 0%SY 0%TN 0%TR 0%VN 0%WS 0%XC 0%XL 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.
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 “2000”.
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)
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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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.

Definition and scope of CN subheading 8426 11

Subheading 8426 11 of the Combined Nomenclature covers overhead travelling cranes, gantry cranes and portal cranes on wheels. This includes rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTG) for container terminals, container yard gantry cranes, goliath cranes for heavy loads and portal cranes for shipyards and production halls. Classification requires distinction from rail-mounted transporting cranes (8426 12), tower cranes (8426 20) and mobile cranes (8426 41). The key criterion is the gantry (portal) structure with passage underneath, mounted on wheels. This subheading belongs to Section XVI and Chapter 84. Classification follows GRI rules 1 and 6. Where classification is uncertain, a BTI should be obtained.

Import requirements for gantry cranes (8426 11)

Importing gantry cranes under subheading 8426 11 into the EU is governed by the Union Customs Code and the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. Gantry cranes as lifting equipment are subject to stringent safety requirements and must carry CE marking. They are subject to EN 15011 on bridge and gantry cranes and EN 13001 on crane design principles. Electric cranes must comply with EMC and LVD directives. The importer must hold an EORI number. Transporting gantry cranes requires abnormal load permits due to their size and weight. Documentation includes commercial invoice, transport document, CE declaration and full technical documentation. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.

Customs duties for subheading 8426 11

MFN duty rates for gantry cranes under subheading 8426 11 should be verified in TARIC. Gantry cranes are specialised port and industrial equipment of very high unit value. Preferential rates may be available under EU FTAs and GSP. Port cranes may qualify for autonomous duty suspensions. Imports from Russia and Belarus are subject to EU sanctions. Import VAT is charged. All rates should be verified in TARIC.

Overhead travelling cranes - EU crane standards EN 13001

CN code 8426 11 covers overhead travelling cranes. Import requires Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC compliance and EN 13001 crane design and safety standards. Cranes are subject to national registration and periodic inspections before commissioning. Customs clearance requires CE certificate, crane log book and full technical documentation.

Frequently asked questions

What does subheading 8426 11 cover?
Subheading 8426 11 covers gantry cranes on wheels including rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTG), container yard gantry cranes, goliath cranes and portal cranes. The key criterion is gantry construction on wheels. Tower cranes are under 8426 20. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
What safety standards apply to gantry cranes?
Gantry cranes under 8426 11 are subject to the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, EN 15011 on bridge and gantry cranes and EN 13001 on crane design principles. CE marking, declaration of conformity and full technical documentation are required. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
What documents are needed for importing gantry cranes?
Importing gantry cranes under 8426 11 requires: commercial invoice, transport document, EORI number, CE declaration, technical documentation and installation instructions. Abnormal load transport permits are needed. Proof of origin for preferential rates. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
What are the import requirements for overhead travelling cranes CN 8426 11?
Importing overhead travelling cranes CN 8426 11 requires Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC compliance, CE marking and declaration of conformity. TARIC sets the duty rates. Additional sector-specific requirements may apply.