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84269900
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

Other

Standard EU duty
0%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
62 docs
C067Y069Y949X060X061X062+56
Preferences
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
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 subheading 842699

Subheading 842699 of the Combined Nomenclature covers other cranes and derricks not classified under other subheadings of heading 8426. This is a residual subheading encompassing lifting equipment that is neither self-propelled on tyres (842641), nor self-propelled on tracks (842649), nor designed for mounting on road vehicles (842691). This category includes stationary cranes, hydraulic workshop cranes, ship deck cranes, railway cranes, portal cranes not covered elsewhere and other specialist lifting equipment. Classification requires analysis of the constructional characteristics and intended use of the equipment. The General Interpretive Rules (GIR), particularly rules 1 and 6, form the basis for classification. For goods on the boundary of this subheading, Binding Tariff Information (BTI) ruling from the competent customs authority is recommended.

Import requirements and regulations for other cranes (842699)

Importing cranes and derricks under subheading 842699 into the European Union is governed by the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. The manufacturer or importer must prepare an EU declaration of conformity, affix the CE marking and provide an instruction manual in the official language of the destination country. Cranes as lifting machinery are subject to specific safety requirements set out in Annex III of the Machinery Regulation. Machines equipped with combustion engines are subject to NRMM emission standards (Regulation (EU) 2016/1628) and the Outdoor Noise Directive 2000/14/EC. The importer must hold an EORI number and submit a customs declaration. Required documents include a commercial invoice, transport document, technical specification with lifting capacity parameters, CE declaration of conformity and proof of origin. Ship deck cranes may require additional classification society certificates.

Customs duties and trade measures for subheading 842699

MFN duty rates for other cranes and derricks under subheading 842699 should be verified in the current TARIC database. Preferential rates may be available under EU FTAs including CETA, EPA, the EU-South Korea agreement and TCA. Subheading 842699 covers a wide range of products of varying value, from small workshop cranes to large industrial cranes, requiring precise customs valuation. The importer should check TARIC for anti-dumping or countervailing measures. Imports from Russia and Belarus are subject to EU sanctions restrictions. National VAT is charged on import. All current rates and trade measures should be verified in TARIC before submitting the customs declaration.

Other cranes and derricks - EU crane standards EN 13001

CN code 8426 99 covers other cranes and derricks. 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 products are covered by subheading 842699?
Subheading 842699 is a residual subheading covering cranes and derricks not classified elsewhere under heading 8426. This includes stationary cranes, workshop cranes, ship deck cranes, railway cranes and other specialist lifting equipment. Self-propelled cranes on tyres are classified under 842641, on tracks under 842649, and those for vehicle mounting under 842691. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
Do stationary cranes (842699) require CE marking?
Yes. Stationary cranes imported into the EU are subject to the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 and must bear CE marking with an EU declaration of conformity. The instruction manual must be in the destination country language. Cranes for lifting persons are subject to enhanced safety requirements under Annex III. Technical documentation must be retained for at least 10 years.
What documents are required for importing cranes under 842699?
Importing cranes requires a commercial invoice, transport document, EORI number, technical specification with lifting capacity and reach data, CE declaration of conformity, engine documentation where applicable, and proof of origin for preferential rates. Ship deck cranes may require classification society certificates. Current requirements should be verified in TARIC.
What are the import requirements for other cranes and derricks CN 8426 99?
Importing other cranes and derricks CN 8426 99 requires Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC compliance, CE marking and declaration of conformity. TARIC sets the duty rates. Additional sector-specific requirements may apply.