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84652000
NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOFMachine tools (including machines for nailing, stapling, glueing or otherwise assembling) for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials

Machining centres

Standard EU duty
2.7%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
49 docs
C067Y069Y949X060X061X062+43
Standard rates
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNESThird country duty2.7%-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.
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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 846520

Subheading 846520 of the Combined Nomenclature covers machining centres for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials. Machining centres are multi-operation machines where the workpiece is automatically transferred between work stations or remains clamped while tools are automatically changed. Typical CNC wood machining centres perform milling, drilling, nesting, routing and profiling operations in a single production cycle. Classification under subheading 846520 requires distinction from multi-purpose machines (846510) where the workpiece is manually transferred. The key criterion is the automation of workpiece transfer or automatic tool change. Heading 8465 covers machine tools for working wood and similar materials. Classification follows the General Rules for the Interpretation of the CN. For borderline cases, Binding Tariff Information ruling is recommended.

Import requirements and regulations for machining centres (846520)

Importing wood machining centres under subheading 846520 into the European Union requires compliance with the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. CNC wood machining centres must bear CE marking, be accompanied by an EU Declaration of Conformity, and include operating instructions in the official language of the destination country. The manufacturer must carry out a conformity assessment including risk assessment in accordance with EN ISO 12100. CNC wood machining centres are subject to safety standards including EN ISO 19085 on safety of woodworking machines, EN 848 (single spindle moulding machines) and EN 1870 (circular sawing machines). Protective systems such as guards, light curtains and laser scanners must comply with EN ISO 13849. The importer must hold an EORI number and submit a customs declaration. Required documents include commercial invoice, transport document, CE declaration of conformity and technical documentation.

Customs duties and trade measures for subheading 846520

MFN customs duty rates for wood machining centres under subheading 846520 should be verified in the current TARIC database of the European Commission. CNC wood machining centres may benefit from autonomous tariff suspensions if the EU Council has covered the specific category. Preferential duty rates may be available under EU free trade agreements. The condition for applying a preferential rate is compliance with rules of origin and presentation of a valid proof of origin. Major suppliers of wood machining centres to the EU market include Italy, Germany, China and Taiwan. Imports from China may be subject to additional trade measures to be verified in TARIC. Imports from Russia and Belarus are subject to EU sanctions restrictions. Import VAT is charged at the national rate. CNC machining centres may qualify for inward processing procedures. All current customs duties should be verified in TARIC.

Woodworking machine safety and importing CN 8465 20

Wood machining centres under CN 8465 20 are subject to specific safety requirements due to material kickback and cutting tool contact risks. Standards EN 859-EN 861 (planers), EN 1870 (circular saws) and EN 848 (moulding machines) specify requirements for guards, brakes and wood dust extraction. The Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 requires CE marking and user instructions in the destination language. Wood dust is a carcinogenic agent (Directive 2004/37/EC) - machines must have effective dust extraction systems.

Frequently asked questions

Which machines are classified under subheading 846520?
Subheading 846520 covers machining centres for wood and similar materials where the workpiece is automatically transferred or tools are automatically changed. Typical CNC wood machining centres perform milling, drilling, nesting and profiling in a single cycle. Multi-purpose machines with manual workpiece transfer are classified under subheading 846510. For borderline cases, Binding Tariff Information ruling is recommended.
What safety standards apply to wood machining centres?
Wood machining centres must comply with the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. Harmonised standards include EN ISO 19085 on woodworking machine safety, EN 848 (moulding machines) and EN 1870 (circular saws). Protective systems must comply with EN ISO 13849. CE marking, an EU Declaration of Conformity and operating instructions in the destination country language are required. The manufacturer must carry out a risk assessment under EN ISO 12100.
How to distinguish a machining centre (846520) from a multi-purpose machine (846510)?
A machining centre under subheading 846520 features automatic workpiece transfer between operations or automatic tool change. A multi-purpose machine under subheading 846510 requires manual workpiece transfer by the operator. CNC machining centres are typically larger, more expensive and more automated. For classification doubts, Binding Tariff Information ruling is recommended.
Are CNC wood machining centres (8465 20) subject to dual-use controls?
CNC woodworking machines under CN 8465 20 are generally not subject to dual-use controls (Regulation (EU) 2021/821), as Annex I accuracy thresholds target metalworking.