84562000
NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOF›Machine tools for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light or photon beam, ultrasonic, electrodischarge, electrochemical, electron beam, ionic-beam or plasma arc processes; water-jet cutting machines
Operated by ultrasonic processes
Standard EU duty
3.5%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
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C067Y069Y949Y920X844Y719+27
Standard rates
| Applies to | Type | Rate | Conditions | Regulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERGA OMNES | Third country duty | 3.5% | - | R2261/98 |
Preferences
AD 0%AL 0%BA 0%CA 0%CAMER 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%EUCA 0%FJ 0%FO 0%GB 0%GE 0%GH 0%GSP 0%GSP+ 0%IL 0%JO 0%JP 0%KE 0%KR 0%LB 0%LOMB 0%MA 0%MD 0%ME 0%MK 0%MX 0%NZ 0%PE 0%PG 0%PS 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SG 0%SM 0%SWITZ 0%SY 0%TN 0%TR 0%UA 0%VN 0%WS 0%XC 0%XK 0%XL 0%XS 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”.
CD727Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of an origin declaration stating the European Union origin of the goods, in the context of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
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.
Import controlERGA OMNES (excl. IR)R0267/12
Import control
ERGA OMNES (excl. IR)R0267/12
Documents / references
C067Y069Y949
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y949- Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: C067- Import/export allowed after control
- Y003Other conditions: Y069- Import/export allowed after control
- Y004Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD989If the goods declared are described in footnote "DU" linked to the measure a prior import authorisation must be presented for the import, purchase or transport from Iran of the goods and technology listed in Annex I, whether or not originating in Iran (R267/2012).
- DU119Goods 2B001e from the dual use list.
- DU118Goods 2B001d from the dual use list.
Export control on restricted goods and technologiesBYR0765/06
Export control on restricted goods and technologies
BYR0765/06
Documents / references
Y920
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y920- Import/export allowed after control
- Y003Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- TM635Production equipment specially designed for the items specified in the annex to the regulation containing the list of equipment which might be used for internal repression.
- CD994If the declared goods are referred to in the footnotes linked to the measure an export/import authorisation must be presented.
Export controlBYR0765/06
Export control
BYR0765/06
Documents / references
X844Y719Y745
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y719- Import/export allowed after control
- Y010Other conditions: Y745- Import/export allowed after control
- Y020Other conditions: X844- Import/export allowed after control
- Y090Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD922It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, goods which could contribute in particular to the enhancement of Belarusian industrial capacities, whether or not originating in the Union, as listed in Annex XVIII, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Belarus or for use in Belarus.Article 1bb.1 - Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 (COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2024/1865)
Export controlBYR0765/06
Export control
BYR0765/06
Documents / references
X803X805Y801Y802
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y801- Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: Y802- Import/export allowed after control
- Y010Other conditions: X803- Import/export allowed after control
- Y030Other conditions: X805- Import/export allowed after control
- Y090Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- TM951It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, dual-use goods and technology, whether or not originating in the Union, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Belarus or for use in Belarus.COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 765/2006 – Articles 1e (COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2022/355)
Import controlIRR0267/12
Import control
IRR0267/12
Documents / references
Y949
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y949- Import/export allowed after control
- Y090Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD989If the goods declared are described in footnote "DU" linked to the measure a prior import authorisation must be presented for the import, purchase or transport from Iran of the goods and technology listed in Annex I, whether or not originating in Iran (R267/2012).
- DU118Goods 2B001d from the dual use list.
- DU119Goods 2B001e from the dual use list.
Export control on restricted goods and technologiesIRR0264/12
Export control on restricted goods and technologies
IRR0264/12
Documents / references
C052Y920
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y920- Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: C052- Import/export allowed after control
- Y003Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- TM635Production equipment specially designed for the items specified in the annex to the regulation containing the list of equipment which might be used for internal repression.
- CD995If the declared goods are described in the footnotes linked to the measure, export/import is not allowed.
- CD983The competent authorities of the Member States, as listed in Annex II, may authorise, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, the sale, supply, transfer or export of equipment which might be used for internal repression as listed in Annex III provided that it is intended solely for the protective use of the personnel of the Union and its Member States in Iran (Article 1a (2) Regulation 359/2011)
Export controlIRR2897/24
Export control
IRR2897/24
Documents / references
X993Y890
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: X993- Import/export allowed after control
- Y009Other conditions: Y890- Import/export allowed after control
- Y090Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- TM977It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, goods and technology which might contribute to Iran’s capability to manufacture Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) as listed in Annex II, whether or not originating in the Union, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Iran or for use in Iran (article 2.1 of Council Regulation (EU) 2023/1529).The transit via the territory of Iran of the goods and technology, as referred to in the first subparagraph, exported from the Union, shall be prohibited.
Import prohibitionKPR0285/18
Import prohibition
KPR0285/18
Notes
- TM884Goods from the Annex XIh of Regulation (EU) 2018/285 (Machinery and electrical equipment)
Export prohibitionKPR0285/18
Export prohibition
KPR0285/18
Notes
- TM888Goods from the Annex XI l of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 (Industrial machinery, transportation vehicles, iron, steel and other metals)
Restriction on entry into free circulationKPR1509/17
Restriction on entry into free circulation
KPR1509/17
Documents / references
Y970
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y970- Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- MG799Rapid prototyping, including additive manufacturing equipment
- CD972If the goods declared are described in the "MG" footnote linked to the measure import, purchase or transfer, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology listed in Annex II from the DPRK, whether or not originating in the DPRK shall be prohibited (Article 3.1.(c) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509).
Export authorizationKPR1509/17
Export authorization
KPR1509/17
Documents / references
C076Y970
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y970- Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: C076- Import/export allowed after control
- Y003Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD970If the goods declared are described in "MG" footnote linked to the measure an authorisation must be presented for the export, purchase or transport to DPRK of goods and technology according to Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 (Annex II, Part VI).
- MG799Rapid prototyping, including additive manufacturing equipment
- CD974It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology, including software, listed in Annex II, whether or not originating in the Union, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in, or for use in the DPRK (Article 3.1.(a) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509).By way of derogation from Article 3.1. the competent authority of the Member States, may authorise, under the terms and conditions it deems appropriate, the direct or indirect supply, sale, transfer or export of the items and technology, including software to DPRK from Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 (Article 8.1.)
Import control on restricted goods and technologiesLYR0044/16
Import control on restricted goods and technologies
LYR0044/16
Documents / references
Y920
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y920- Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD995If the declared goods are described in the footnotes linked to the measure, export/import is not allowed.
- TM635Production equipment specially designed for the items specified in the annex to the regulation containing the list of equipment which might be used for internal repression.
Export control on restricted goods and technologiesLYR0044/16
Export control on restricted goods and technologies
LYR0044/16
Documents / references
C052Y920
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y920- Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: C052- Import/export allowed after control
- Y003Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD994If the declared goods are referred to in the footnotes linked to the measure an export/import authorisation must be presented.
- TM635Production equipment specially designed for the items specified in the annex to the regulation containing the list of equipment which might be used for internal repression.
Export control on restricted goods and technologiesMMR0401/13
Export control on restricted goods and technologies
MMR0401/13
Documents / references
C052Y920
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y920- Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: C052- Import/export allowed after control
- Y003Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- TM635Production equipment specially designed for the items specified in the annex to the regulation containing the list of equipment which might be used for internal repression.
- CD994If the declared goods are referred to in the footnotes linked to the measure an export/import authorisation must be presented.
Export authorizationRUR1485/24
Export authorization
RUR1485/24
Documents / references
C052Y920
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y920- Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: C052- Import/export allowed after control
- Y003Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD800The competent authorities of the Member States, as listed in Annex III, may authorise, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, the sale, supply, transfer or export of equipment which might be used for internal repression as listed in Annex I provided that it is intended solely for the protective use of the personnel of the Union and its Member States
- TM635Production equipment specially designed for the items specified in the annex to the regulation containing the list of equipment which might be used for internal repression.
- CD994If the declared goods are referred to in the footnotes linked to the measure an export/import authorisation must be presented.
Export controlRUR0833/14
Export control
RUR0833/14
Documents / references
X834X837X840Y708Y833
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: X834- Import/export allowed after control
- Y005Other conditions: X840- Import/export allowed after control
- Y007Other conditions: X837- Import/export allowed after control
- Y010Other conditions: Y833- Import/export allowed after control
- Y030Other conditions: Y708- Import/export allowed after control
- Y090Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD869It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, goods which could contribute in particular to the enhancement of Russian industrial capacities as listed in Annex XXIII, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Russia or for use in Russia.
Export controlRUR0833/14
Export control
RUR0833/14
Documents / references
X840X990X991Y987Y995
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: X990- Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: X991- Import/export allowed after control
- Y010Other conditions: Y987- Import/export allowed after control
- Y020Other conditions: Y995- Import/export allowed after control
- Y071Other conditions: X840- Import/export allowed after control
- Y090Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- TM856It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, dual-use goods and technology, whether or not originating in the Union, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Russia or for use in Russia.Regulation (EU) 833/2014 - Article 2 (1)
- CD903Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 (Article 2a):It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, goods and technology which might contribute to Russia’s military and technological enhancement, or the development of the defence and security sector, as listed in Annex VII, whether or not originating in the Union, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Russia or for use in Russia.
Export control on restricted goods and technologiesSYR0036/12
Export control on restricted goods and technologies
SYR0036/12
Documents / references
C052Y920
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y920- Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: C052- Import/export allowed after control
- Y003Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- TM635Production equipment specially designed for the items specified in the annex to the regulation containing the list of equipment which might be used for internal repression.
- CD994If the declared goods are referred to in the footnotes linked to the measure an export/import authorisation must be presented.
Export controlUAR0692/14
Export control
UAR0692/14
Documents / references
X802Y997
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y997- Export allowed
- Y005Other conditions: X802- Export allowed
- Y009Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Export is not allowed
Notes
- CD967I. According to Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014, it shall be prohibited to import into European Union goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol.The prohibition shall not apply in respect of goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the Association Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part.II. According to the Council Regulation (EU) 692/2014, the export of goods and technologies suited for use in the sectors of transport; telecommunications; energy; prospection, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources is prohibited:(a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Crimea or Sevastopol, or(b) for use in Crimea or Sevastopol.
Import controlUAR0692/14
Import control
UAR0692/14
Documents / references
N954U045U078U079Y997
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y997- Import allowed
- Y002Other conditions: U078- Import allowed
- Y003Other conditions: U079- Import allowed
- Y005Other conditions: N954- Import allowed
- Y007Other conditions: U045- Import allowed
- Y009Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import is not allowed
Notes
- CD967I. According to Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014, it shall be prohibited to import into European Union goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol.The prohibition shall not apply in respect of goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the Association Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part.II. According to the Council Regulation (EU) 692/2014, the export of goods and technologies suited for use in the sectors of transport; telecommunications; energy; prospection, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources is prohibited:(a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Crimea or Sevastopol, or(b) for use in Crimea or Sevastopol.
Import controlUAR0263/22
Import control
UAR0263/22
Documents / references
N954U045U078U079Y984
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y984- Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: N954- Import/export allowed after control
- Y005Other conditions: U045- Import/export allowed after control
- Y006Other conditions: U078- Import/export allowed after control
- Y007Other conditions: U079- Import/export allowed after control
- Y009Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD860According to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263 (OJ L42I, p. 77):I. It shall be prohibited to import into the European Union goods originating in non-government controlled areas of the Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts of Ukraine.The import prohibitions not apply in respect of: (a) the execution until 24 May 2022 of trade contracts concluded before 23 February 2022, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the natural or legal person, entity or body seeking to perform the contract has notified, at least 10 working days in advance, the activity or transaction to the competent authority of the Member State in which they are established; (b) goods originating in the specified territories which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement.II. It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export goods and technology listed in Annex II to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263: (a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in the specified territories, or (b) for use in the specified territories. Annex II shall include certain goods and technologies suited for use in the following key sectors: (i) transport;(ii) telecommunications;(iii) energy; (iv) the prospecting, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources. The prohibitions in point II above shall be without prejudice to the execution until 24 August 2022 of an obligation arising from a contract concluded before 23 February 2022, or from ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the competent authority has been informed at least five working days in advance.
Export controlUAR0263/22
Export control
UAR0263/22
Documents / references
X985Y984
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y984- Import/export allowed after control
- Y003Other conditions: X985- Import/export allowed after control
- Y004Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD860According to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263 (OJ L42I, p. 77):I. It shall be prohibited to import into the European Union goods originating in non-government controlled areas of the Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts of Ukraine.The import prohibitions not apply in respect of: (a) the execution until 24 May 2022 of trade contracts concluded before 23 February 2022, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the natural or legal person, entity or body seeking to perform the contract has notified, at least 10 working days in advance, the activity or transaction to the competent authority of the Member State in which they are established; (b) goods originating in the specified territories which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement.II. It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export goods and technology listed in Annex II to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263: (a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in the specified territories, or (b) for use in the specified territories. Annex II shall include certain goods and technologies suited for use in the following key sectors: (i) transport;(ii) telecommunications;(iii) energy; (iv) the prospecting, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources. The prohibitions in point II above shall be without prejudice to the execution until 24 August 2022 of an obligation arising from a contract concluded before 23 February 2022, or from ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the competent authority has been informed at least five working days in advance.
Export control on restricted goods and technologiesVER2063/17
Export control on restricted goods and technologies
VER2063/17
Documents / references
C052Y920
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y920- Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: C052- Import/export allowed after control
- Y003Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD800The competent authorities of the Member States, as listed in Annex III, may authorise, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, the sale, supply, transfer or export of equipment which might be used for internal repression as listed in Annex I provided that it is intended solely for the protective use of the personnel of the Union and its Member States
- TM635Production equipment specially designed for the items specified in the annex to the regulation containing the list of equipment which might be used for internal repression.
- CD994If the declared goods are referred to in the footnotes linked to the measure an export/import authorisation must be presented.
Export control on restricted goods and technologiesZWR0284/17
Export control on restricted goods and technologies
ZWR0284/17
Documents / references
C052Y920
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y920- Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: C052- Import/export allowed after control
- Y003Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- TM635Production equipment specially designed for the items specified in the annex to the regulation containing the list of equipment which might be used for internal repression.
- CD994If the declared goods are referred to in the footnotes linked to the measure an export/import authorisation must be presented.
Value Added Tax (VAT)
V020Medical devices, as defined by the Act on Medical Devices of 20 May 2010, (Journal of Laws of 2019, item 175, 447, 534), released for free circulation on the territory of the Republic of Poland
8%V052Devices for writing and reading texts in Braille
8%V120For medical devices referred to in item 13 of Annex No. 3 to the Act in the wording applicable before the date of entry into force of the Act of 7 April 2022 on medical devices (Journal of Laws, item 974), the tax rate referred to in Art. 41 sec. 2 shall apply if, in accordance with: 1) Art. 120 sec. 4 of the regulation (EU) 2017/745 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2017 on medical devices, amending Directive 2001/83/EC, Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 and Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and repealing Council Directives 90/385/EEC and 93/42/EEC (Official Journal of the European Union L117 of 5 April 2017) or 2) Article 110 paragraph 4 of the regulation (EU) 2017/746 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2017 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices and repealing Directive 98/79/EC and Commission Decision 2010/227/EU (Official Journal of the European Union L117 of 5 April 2017) – these products have been placed on the market and are still being made available on the market or put into use.
8%V999Other
23%
5
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Definition and scope of subheading 8456 20
Subheading 8456 20 of the Combined Nomenclature covers machine tools for working any material by ultrasonic processes, operating by removal of material. These machines use high-frequency ultrasonic vibrations to process hard and brittle materials such as ceramics, glass, gemstones, cemented carbides and composite materials. This subheading includes ultrasonic grinders and drills, machines for ultrasonic cutting and milling, and systems for ultrasonic precision machining. Classification under subheading 8456 20 requires confirmation that material removal occurs through an ultrasonic process. Machines for ultrasonic welding or cleaning are not covered by this subheading. Classification follows the GRI of the CN. A BTI ruling is recommended for borderline cases.
Import requirements and regulations for ultrasonic machine tools (8456 20)
Importing ultrasonic machine tools under subheading 8456 20 into the European Union requires compliance with the Union Customs Code (Regulation (EU) No 952/2013). The importer must hold an EORI number and submit a customs declaration. Ultrasonic machine tools fall under the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, requiring an EU declaration of conformity and CE marking. Harmonised standards EN ISO 16090 for metal machine tools and standards for noise and vibration emissions form the basis for conformity assessment. Ultrasonic machine tools require operator protection against excessive noise and vibrations. Customs documentation includes a commercial invoice, transport document, technical specification with ultrasonic parameters (frequency, amplitude, power), operating instructions and certificate of origin. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
Duty rates and trade measures for subheading 8456 20
MFN duty rates for ultrasonic machine tools under subheading 8456 20 should be verified in the current TARIC database. Preferential rates may be available under EU FTAs and the GSP. Application of preferential rates requires documented proof of origin. Ultrasonic machine tools are niche specialised machines used primarily in the electronics, optics, jewellery and advanced ceramics industries. The market for these machines is relatively small, with major manufacturers based in Japan, Germany and China. Importers should check TARIC for any applicable trade measures. Imports from Russia and Belarus are subject to EU sanctions restrictions. Import VAT applies at the national rate. All current rates should be verified in TARIC.
Dual-use controls for advanced machinery CN 8456 20
Ultrasonic machine tools under CN 8456 20 may be subject to dual-use goods controls per Regulation (EU) 2021/821. Machines for special material processing (laser, EDM, ECM) with parameters exceeding Annex I thresholds (positioning accuracy, laser power) require export authorisation and may face end-use controls on import. The control checklist includes technical parameters: positioning accuracy of 6 micrometres or better, laser power output, material removal rates. Imports from EU-sanctioned countries are prohibited. Importers must verify dual-use status before purchase.
Frequently asked questions
What machines are classified under subheading 8456 20?
Subheading 8456 20 covers ultrasonic machine tools for material removal using high-frequency vibrations. This includes ultrasonic grinders, drills and milling machines for hard and brittle materials such as ceramics, glass, gemstones and cemented carbides. Machines for ultrasonic welding or cleaning are not covered by this subheading. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
Do ultrasonic machine tools (8456 20) require CE marking?
Ultrasonic machine tools under subheading 8456 20 fall under the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 and require CE marking. The manufacturer must prepare an EU declaration of conformity, conduct risk assessment and provide operating instructions. Machines must ensure operator protection against noise and ultrasonic vibrations. Absence of CE marking prevents placing on the EU market.
What documents are required for importing ultrasonic machine tools (8456 20)?
Importing ultrasonic machine tools under subheading 8456 20 requires: a commercial invoice, transport document (B/L, CMR or AWB), EORI number, technical specification with ultrasonic parameters (frequency, amplitude, power), CE declaration of conformity and operating instructions. A certificate of origin is needed for preferential rates. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
How to check dual-use status of machinery under CN 8456 20?
The dual-use status of machinery under CN 8456 20 is checked by comparing technical parameters (accuracy, power, performance) against Annex I thresholds of Regulation (EU) 2021/821.
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