84401000
NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOF›Bookbinding machinery, including book-sewing machines
Machinery
Subcodes (5)
Classification scope of subheading 8440 10
Subheading 8440 10 covers bookbinding machinery for binding books, brochures and magazines. This includes thread-sewing machines, spine gluing machines (hotmelt), hardcover and softcover binding machines, creasing and folding machines, gatherers and collators, three-knife trimmers, cover embossing machines, cover laminating machines and other finishing equipment. Distinction from printing machines (8443) and paper-converting machines (8441). Parts under 8440 90.
Import requirements (8440 10)
Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 with CE. EN standards for printing and bookbinding machine safety may apply. Guards and safety systems required. VAT on import. Duty rates in TARIC.
Duty rates for subheading 8440 10
MFN rates in TARIC. Preferential rates under EU FTAs and GSP. Sanctions on Russia/Belarus. All rates in TARIC.
Bookbinding machinery and customs requirements for 8440 10
Bookbinding machinery (CN) under CN 8440 10 represent specialist printing industry equipment. Tariff classification requires distinguishing from printing machinery (heading 8443) and paper cutting machines (heading 8441). Multi-function machines combining bookbinding with printing are classified by principal function. The Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 requires CE marking and a declaration of conformity. Standard EN 1010 sets safety requirements for printing machinery. Importing used machines requires verification of compliance with current EU standards.
Frequently asked questions
What does subheading 8440 10 cover?
Bookbinding machinery: sewing, gluing, binding, creasing, folding, gathering, trimming, embossing and laminating machines. Printing machines under 8443. Parts under 8440 90. Duty rates in TARIC.
Do bookbinding machines require CE?
Yes, CE under (EU) 2023/1230. Guards and safety systems required. Instructions in user's language. Duty rates in TARIC.
Documents for importing (8440 10)?
Commercial invoice, transport document, EORI, CE declaration, operating instructions. Proof of origin. Duty rates in TARIC.
Do used bookbinding machinery (CN) (8440 10) require CE upgrade before import?
Used bookbinding machinery (CN) under CN 8440 10 imported from outside the EU must meet current Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 CE requirements.
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