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

Tower cranes

Standard EU duty
0%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
30 docs
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Preferences
ERGA OMNES 0%ERGA OMNES 0%AD 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%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.
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”.
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.

Definition and scope of CN subheading 8426 20

Subheading 8426 20 covers tower cranes for construction. This includes top-slewing tower cranes with horizontal jib, bottom-slewing (fast-erecting) tower cranes, self-erecting tower cranes, climbing tower cranes and tower cranes on wheeled chassis. Classification requires distinction from mobile cranes (8426 41), gantry cranes (8426 11) and bridge cranes (8426 19). The key criterion is tower construction with slewing jib designed primarily for construction. Tower cranes are among the most common construction site machines in the EU. Classification follows GRI rules 1 and 6.

Import requirements for tower cranes (8426 20)

Importing tower cranes under subheading 8426 20 into the EU is governed by the Union Customs Code and the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. Tower cranes are subject to EN 14439 on tower crane safety and EN 13001. CE marking and EU declaration of conformity are required. Electric cranes must comply with EMC and LVD directives. The importer must hold an EORI number. Transporting crane sections requires abnormal load permits. Documentation includes commercial invoice, transport document, CE declaration, erection and dismantling instructions, load charts and technical documentation. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.

Customs duties for subheading 8426 20

MFN duty rates should be verified in TARIC. Tower cranes are high-value construction machinery often imported as used equipment. Preferential rates may be available under EU FTAs and GSP. Imports from Russia and Belarus are subject to EU sanctions. Tower cranes temporarily imported for construction projects may qualify for temporary admission with total relief from duties. All rates should be verified in TARIC.

Tower cranes for construction - EU crane standards EN 13001

CN code 8426 20 covers tower cranes for construction. 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 20 cover?
Subheading 8426 20 covers construction tower cranes including top-slewing, bottom-slewing, self-erecting and climbing types. The key criterion is tower construction with slewing jib. Mobile cranes are under 8426 41, gantry cranes under 8426 11. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
What safety standards apply to tower cranes?
Tower cranes under 8426 20 are subject to the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, EN 14439 and EN 13001. CE marking, declaration of conformity, load charts and erection instructions are required. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
Can temporarily imported tower cranes be exempt from duties?
Tower cranes temporarily imported for construction projects may qualify for temporary admission with total relief from duties under the Union Customs Code. The condition is re-export within the specified period. Permanent imports are subject to standard MFN rates. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
What are the import requirements for tower cranes for construction CN 8426 20?
Importing tower cranes for construction CN 8426 20 requires Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC compliance, CE marking and declaration of conformity. TARIC sets the duty rates. Additional sector-specific requirements may apply.

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