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85016400
ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT AND PARTS THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SUCH ARTICLES›Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets)

Of an output exceeding 750 kVA

Standard EU duty
2.7%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
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Standard rates
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNESThird country duty2.7%-R2261/98
Preferences
ERGA OMNES 0%ERGA OMNES 0%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
TM5101. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of goods intended for incorporation in the ships, boats or other vessels classified at the following CN codes 8901 10 10; 8901 20 10; 8901 30 10; 8901 90 10; 8902 00 10; 8903 91 10; 8903 92 10; 8904 00 10; 8904 00 91; 8905 10 10; 8905 90 10; 8906 10 00; 8906 90 10 for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for fitting to or equipping such ships, boats or other vessels.2. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of:(a) goods intended for incorporation in drilling or production platforms:(1) fixed, of subheading ex 8430 49, operating in or outside the territorial sea of Member States, or(2) floating or submersible, of subheading 8905 20, for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for equipping the said platforms.(b) tubes, pipes, cables and their connection pieces, linking these drilling or production platforms to the mainland.
EU003According to The Special Provisions of Section II (A) (3) of the Preliminary Provisions of the Combined Nomenclature the suspension of customs duties for goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms shall be subject to conditions laid down in the relevant provisions of the European Union with a view to customs control of the use of such goods.
CD333The autonomous Common Customs Tariff duties laid down in Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 for parts, components and other goods of a kind to be incorporated in or used for aircraft and parts thereof in the course of their manufacture, repair, maintenance, rebuilding, modification or conversion is suspended.In order to benefit from the suspension, the declarant shall present to the customs authorities an Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1, as set out in Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, or an equivalent certificate.The certificates which are deemed to be equivalent to Authorised Release Certificates are listed in Annex II to the Regulation (EU) 2018/1517.
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.

Scope of subheading 850164 - AC generators exceeding 750 kVA

Subheading 850164 of the Combined Nomenclature covers alternating current generators with an apparent power exceeding 750 kVA. These are high-power generators used in power plants (diesel, gas, hydro, nuclear), large industrial generating sets for heavy industry, Tier III/IV data centres, on ships and drilling platforms. Their power ranges from 750 kVA to hundreds of MVA for turbogenerator sets. Typical designs are synchronous generators with brushless excitation, air or hydrogen cooling (in large turbogenerators). Generators are driven by steam, gas or water turbines or diesel engines. Classification requires confirmation of apparent power exceeding 750 kVA. There is no upper power limit in this subheading. Trade is specialised due to high unit value and bespoke orders. Classification follows GRI rules 1 and 6.

Regulatory requirements for AC generators exceeding 750 kVA

Importing high-power AC generators under subheading 850164 into the EU requires a customs declaration with EORI number and correct CN code. Generators rated up to 1000 V AC are subject to the LVD Directive (2014/35/EU). Medium and high voltage generators are subject to national regulations. The Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 covers generating sets. Generators intended for power system operation are subject to EU network codes (Regulation (EU) 2016/631). Transport of generators weighing tens of tonnes requires oversize vehicle permits and specialised transport. CBAM does not apply. End-use procedure may provide more favourable customs treatment for generators destined for power plants. Documentation: commercial invoice, technical specification, installation drawings, material certificates, transport document.

Customs duties and trade in AC generators exceeding 750 kVA

MFN duty rates for AC generators under subheading 850164 should be verified in TARIC. Trade in high-power generators is project-based - orders are executed individually for specific power plants or industrial installations. Main manufacturers are from Germany, the USA, Japan, China and India. Unit value of generators above 750 kVA often exceeds one million EUR. Preferential rates from FTAs require compliance with rules of origin. End-use procedure may reduce or eliminate duty on generators for power plants. Imports from sanctioned countries are subject to restrictions. Generators for nuclear power plants are subject to additional nuclear safety requirements. VAT is charged on import.

Import requirements for generators 8501 64

Electric generators under CN 8501 64 are used in conventional and renewable energy. MFN duty: 2.7%. Import requires a CE declaration (LVD + EMC). Wind turbine generators face additional requirements under Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. Customs value includes transport costs to the EU border.

Frequently asked questions

What applications use AC generators exceeding 750 kVA?
AC generators above 750 kVA under subheading 850164 serve as generators in thermal, gas, hydro and nuclear power plants, large diesel generating sets for industry, generators on ships and drilling platforms, emergency generators for Tier III/IV data centres and large hospitals. Their power reaches hundreds of MVA in the largest power plants. Orders are project-based and executed individually.
Does importing generators exceeding 750 kVA require special permits?
Importing generators under subheading 850164 does not require special import permits beyond the standard customs declaration. However, transport of generators weighing several to tens of tonnes requires oversize vehicle permits. Generators for nuclear power plants are subject to nuclear safety requirements. Generators for military applications may require dual-use licences. End-use procedure may provide reduced duty rates. Rates should be verified in TARIC.
Are AC generators exceeding 750 kVA subject to CBAM?
No. The CBAM mechanism (Regulation (EU) 2023/956) covers only goods from the sectors: steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers, electricity and hydrogen. Electrical generators from Chapter 85 CN are not within CBAM scope, regardless of power rating. Importing generators under subheading 850164 does not require CBAM registration or certificate purchases. Electricity produced by the generator once installed in a power plant may be subject to CBAM, but the import of the generator as equipment is not covered by this mechanism.
What ecodesign requirements apply to motors under 8501 64?
Motors under CN 8501 64 are subject to Regulation (EU) 2019/1781. Three-phase motors must meet IE3 or IE4 efficiency class depending on power and market placement date.

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