84853000
NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOF›Machines for additive manufacturing
By plaster, cement, ceramics or glass deposit
Classification scope of subheading 8485 30
Subheading 8485 30 covers flywheels presented separately, not covered by subheading 8483 50 (flywheels and pulleys including pulley blocks). These are standalone flywheels without integrated pulleys or clutches, used for storing kinetic energy and smoothing engine and machine operation. Must be distinguished from flywheels with clutches (8483 50) and pulleys (8483 50). GRI Rules 1 and 6 form the basis.
Import requirements (8485 30)
Importing requires compliance with the UCC. Flywheels must meet target machine specifications. Documentation includes commercial invoice, transport document and technical specification. VAT applies. Duty rates in TARIC.
Duty rates (8485 30)
MFN rates in TARIC. Preferential rates may be available. Imports from Russia and Belarus subject to sanctions. All rates in TARIC.
Tariff classification of machine parts 8485 30
Subheading 8485 30 covers specialised machine parts not classified elsewhere in Chapter 84. Import is subject to a 1.7% MFN duty. Heading 8485 is residual - used only when the part cannot be identified with a specific machine. This requires a precise technical description in the customs declaration.
Frequently asked questions
What does subheading 8485 30 cover?
Standalone flywheels without pulleys or clutches. Flywheels with clutches under 8483 50. Pulleys also under 8483 50. Duty rates in TARIC.
How to distinguish 8485 30 from 8483 50?
8485 30 covers standalone flywheels without clutches or pulleys. 8483 50 covers flywheels and pulleys with clutches. Duty rates in TARIC.
What documents are needed?
Commercial invoice with description, transport document, EORI number and technical specification. Proof of origin for preferential rates. Duty rates in TARIC.
When should subheading 8485 30 be used instead of the machine heading?
Subheading 8485 30 is used only when a part cannot be attributed to a specific machine heading in Chapters 84 or 85. It is a residual category.
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