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84291900
NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOFSelf-propelled bulldozers, angledozers, graders, levellers, scrapers, mechanical shovels, excavators, shovel loaders, tamping machines and roadrollers

Other

Standard EU duty
0%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
36 docs
C057C079C082Y054Y120Y121+30
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 842919

Subheading 842919 of the Combined Nomenclature covers other self-propelled bulldozers and angledozers not classified under 842911 (crawler type). This category includes wheeled bulldozers equipped with a blade for pushing earth, sand and other materials. Wheeled bulldozers are used primarily on hard surfaces, storage yards, ports and airports where crawler tracks would cause surface damage. These machines combine wheeled mobility with material pushing capability. Classification requires distinguishing from crawler bulldozers (842911), graders (842920), loaders (842951) and excavators (842952). The key criterion is a blade as the primary working tool on a wheeled chassis. The GIR, rules 1 and 6, form the basis.

Import requirements for wheeled bulldozers (842919)

Importing wheeled bulldozers under subheading 842919 into the EU is governed by the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 requiring CE marking and a declaration of conformity. Combustion engines must meet Stage V NRMM emission standards. The Outdoor Noise Directive 2000/14/EC requires noise marking. The importer must hold an EORI number. Required documents include a commercial invoice, transport document, technical specification, CE declaration, engine emission certificate and proof of origin. Wheeled bulldozers for road use may require additional type-approval.

Customs duties and trade measures for subheading 842919

MFN duty rates for wheeled bulldozers under 842919 should be verified in TARIC. Preferential rates may be available under EU FTAs. Used machines require engine emission verification. Imports from Russia and Belarus are subject to EU sanctions. National VAT is charged. All rates should be verified in TARIC.

Emission standards and environmental rules for 8429 19

Earth-moving machinery under CN 8429 19 (other bulldozers) with combustion engines must comply with NRMM Stage V emission standards per Regulation (EU) 2016/1628, covering particulate matter (PM), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and hydrocarbons (HC). Importers must present engine type-approval certificates. Machinery with engines not meeting Stage V cannot be placed on the EU market. Electric and hybrid other bulldozers are increasingly common and exempt from NRMM limits but must comply with the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU.

Frequently asked questions

How do wheeled bulldozers (842919) differ from crawler (842911)?
Subheading 842919 covers bulldozers on wheeled chassis, while 842911 covers crawler-tracked bulldozers. Wheeled types are used on hard surfaces where tracks would cause damage. Both must meet Stage V NRMM standards and carry CE marking. The criterion is the chassis type. A BTI ruling is recommended where doubt exists.
What emission standards apply to wheeled bulldozers (842919)?
Combustion engines must comply with Stage V NRMM emission standards under Regulation (EU) 2016/1628. Standards cover particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide. Import with engines below Stage V is restricted. Outdoor Noise Directive 2000/14/EC requires guaranteed noise level marking.
What documents are required for importing bulldozers (842919)?
Importing requires a commercial invoice, transport document, EORI number, technical specification, CE declaration, NRMM Stage V engine emission certificate and proof of origin. Machines for road use may require additional type-approval. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
Are electric other bulldozers (8429 19) subject to NRMM emission standards?
Purely electric machinery under CN 8429 19 is exempt from NRMM emission standards (Regulation (EU) 2016/1628), which only apply to combustion engines.