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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 50 W

Standard EU duty
2.7%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
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Standard rates
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNESThird country duty2.7%-R1832/21
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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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 850172 - DC generators exceeding 750 W

Subheading 850172 of the Combined Nomenclature covers direct current generators with an output exceeding 750 W. High-power DC generators are used in industrial welding systems, industrial battery chargers, DC railway traction power supply systems, electroplating (electrochemical processes) and specialised test systems. Typical designs include separately excited or self-excited shunt generators. Output ranges from several kilowatts to several hundred kilowatts. Classification requires confirmation that the device is a DC generator (not a motor) and that output exceeds 750 W. Output power is the electrical power at the generator terminals. Trade in high-power DC generators is niche - the market is dominated by AC generators with rectification for DC supply. Classification follows GRI rules 1 and 6.

Import requirements for DC generators exceeding 750 W

Importing DC generators under subheading 850172 into the EU requires a customs declaration with the correct CN code and EORI number. The LVD Directive (2014/35/EU) applies to equipment rated 75–1500 V DC. The Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 covers generators forming part of a machine. EMC (2014/30/EU) applies to finished devices. Welding generators must comply with IEC 60974 standards (arc welding equipment). Generators for electroplating may be subject to REACH requirements for chemicals used in electrochemical processes. CBAM does not apply. Documentation: commercial invoice, technical specification, transport document.

Customs duties and the DC generator market above 750 W

MFN duty rates for DC generators under subheading 850172 should be verified in TARIC. High-power DC generators represent a niche market segment - main manufacturers are from Germany, the USA, China and Japan. The DC generator market is declining in favour of AC generators with rectifiers, but in welding and electroplating applications DC generators maintain their position. Preferential rates under FTAs require compliance with rules of origin. Imports from sanctioned countries are subject to restrictions. VAT is charged on import. TARIC codes should be verified before clearance.

Import requirements for generators 8501 72

Electric generators under CN 8501 72 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

Are DC welding generators classified under subheading 850172?
DC welding generators exceeding 750 W - if imported as standalone generators without controller and wire feeder - are classified under subheading 850172. Complete welding machines (generator + controller + feeder) may be classified under heading 8515 as welding equipment. The key distinction is whether the imported product is a standalone generator or a complete welding device. A BTI ruling is recommended in case of doubt. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
What applications use DC generators exceeding 750 W?
DC generators exceeding 750 W under subheading 850172 are used in: industrial welding systems requiring stable DC voltage, traction battery chargers (forklifts, electric vehicles), electroplating (chrome, zinc, nickel plating), DC railway traction power supply systems and specialised test systems. Although the DC generator market is declining in favour of rectifiers, for applications requiring high DC currents, rotating generators provide excellent ripple smoothing.
Are DC generators exceeding 750 W 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. Importing generators under subheading 850172 does not require CBAM registration or certificate purchases, regardless of country of origin. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
What ecodesign requirements apply to motors under 8501 72?
Motors under CN 8501 72 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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