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8479 899710

The following goods, for use in civil aircraft :Hydropneumatic batteries;Mechanical actuators for thrust reversers;Toilet units specially designed;Air humidifiers and dehumidifiers;Servo-mechanisms, non-electric;Non-electric starter motors;Pneumatic starters for turbo-jets, turbopropellers and other gas turbines;Windscreen wipers, non-electric;Propeller regulators, non-electric

Duty 0%VAT 23%
8479 899728

electronic brake assistants, -hydraulic unit driven by brushless electric motor, -brake fluid reservoir,for use in the manufacture of hybrid passenger cars

Duty 0-1,7%VAT 23%
8479 899733

various distillation columns (depropanizer, debutanizer and degreenoiler) and their associated heat exchangers, pumps and drums, -a chilling train containing heat exchangers and a drum which condenses C2 in a gas stream, -a system to separate hydrogen and methane from cracked gas containing heat exchangers, drums, turbines, compressors and a hydrogen purification unit (pressure swing adsorption unit), -associated equipment of a C3 splitter distillation column, containing heat exchanger, pumps and drums, and -a vinyl acetylene hydrogenation system, containing hydrogenation reactors, filters, mixer, drum, condenser, heat exchangers

Duty 0-1,7%VAT 23%
8479 899738

a length of 110 mm or more but not more than 140 mm, -a width of 90 mm or more but not more than 130 mm, -a height of 80 mm or more but not more than 110 mmfor use in the manufacture of engines of motor vehicles

Duty 0-1,7%VAT 23%
8479 899743

a system for filtering and cooling of dried cracked gas, -a deethanizer distillation column and associated equipment for C2-/C3+ separation, -an acetylene hydrogenation system to remove acetylene within a C2 stream, -a fuel gas drum that stores fuel gas for cracker furnaces, and -a system to regenerate dryers in a cracker installation

Duty 0-1,7%VAT 23%
8479 899760

Bioreactor for biopharmaceutical cell culture- having interior surfaces of austenitic stainless steel, and- with a process capacity up to 15 000 litres,- whether or not combined with a “clean-in-process” system and/or a dedicated paired media hold vessel

Duty 0-1,7%VAT 23%
8479 899790

Other

Duty 0-1,7%VAT 23%
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Classification scope of subheading 8479 89

Subheading 8479 89 of the Combined Nomenclature is a residual subheading covering other machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 84 and not covered by subheadings 8479 71-8479 83. This is one of the most broadly applied residual subheadings in the customs tariff, covering a highly diverse range of specialised machines and appliances. It includes coating machines, fire extinguisher filling devices, rope making machines, ticket cancelling machines, industrial robots not covered by other headings, and many other machines with unique functions. Classification requires a thorough analysis to confirm the machine is not covered by any other, more specific CN heading across the full range of Chapters 84 and 85. The General Rules for Interpretation (GRI), Rules 1 and 6, form the basis for classification. Due to the broad scope, a BTI ruling is recommended.

Import requirements for machines under subheading 8479 89

Importing machines under subheading 8479 89 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 an electronic customs declaration. Due to the diversity of machines covered by this subheading, regulatory requirements depend on the specific type of device. All machines are subject to the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 and require CE marking. Electrical machines are subject to the EMC and LVD directives. Food contact machines are subject to Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004. Pressure equipment is subject to PED 2014/68/EU. Some machines may be dual-use items. Documentation includes a commercial invoice, transport document, technical specification and CE declaration of conformity. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC. Due to the wide spectrum of machines, consultation with a customs broker is advisable.

Duty rates and trade measures for subheading 8479 89

MFN duty rates for machines under subheading 8479 89 should be verified in the current European Commission TARIC database. Preferential duty rates may be available under EU FTAs, including CETA, the EU-Japan EPA, the EU-South Korea Agreement and the EU-UK TCA, as well as under the GSP. Compliance with rules of origin and valid proof of origin (EUR.1, invoice declaration or REX) are required. Specialised machines may benefit from autonomous tariff suspensions. Some machines under this subheading may qualify for zero-duty treatment under the ITA. Imports from Russia and Belarus are subject to EU sanctions. The importer should check TARIC for any anti-dumping or other trade measures on the specific machine. VAT at the national rate applies on import. Due to the diversity of machines in this subheading, duty rates and requirements may vary significantly depending on the type of device.

Frequently asked questions

What machines are classified under subheading 8479 89?
Subheading 8479 89 is a residual subheading covering other mechanical machines with individual functions not covered by subheadings 8479 71-8479 83 or other Chapter 84 headings. This includes coating machines, filling devices, rope-making machines, industrial robots and many other specialised devices. Due to the broad scope of this subheading, a BTI ruling is recommended. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
Do machines under subheading 8479 89 require CE marking?
All machines classified under subheading 8479 89 are subject to the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 and require CE marking. Additionally, depending on the machine type, the EMC, LVD, PED or ATEX directives may apply. The manufacturer must carry out a conformity assessment and issue an EU declaration of conformity. Machines must be supplied with operating instructions in the user's language. For high-risk machines, assessment by a notified body is required.
What documents are needed to import machines under subheading 8479 89?
Importing machines under subheading 8479 89 requires a commercial invoice, transport document (CMR, B/L or AWB), EORI number, technical specification and CE declaration of conformity. For preferential rates, a certificate of origin is needed. Additional requirements depend on the machine type and may include PED, ATEX or dual-use documentation. Due to the broad spectrum of machines, consultation with a customs broker is advisable. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.