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87052000
VEHICLES OTHER THAN RAILWAY OR TRAMWAY ROLLING STOCK, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOFSpecial purpose motor vehicles, other than those principally designed for the transport of persons or goods (for example, breakdown lorries, crane lorries, fire fighting vehicles, concrete-mixer lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units)

Mobile drilling derricks

Standard EU duty
3.7%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
60 docs
C057C079C082Y054Y120Y121+54
Standard rates
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNESThird country duty3.7%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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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.

Drilling derrick vehicles CN 8705 20

CN code 8705 20 covers derrick vehicles – special vehicles equipped with drilling equipment mounted on a truck chassis, designed for geological, geotechnical, hydrogeological, and foundation drilling. These vehicles are used for deep well construction, geological surveys, foundation pile installation, heat pump installations (geothermal drilling), and pole/mast drilling. Truck chassis are typically medium and heavy trucks (MAN, Mercedes, Iveco) with hydraulic stabilisers and hydraulically-driven drill towers. Chassis engines must meet Euro VI (road vehicles) or Stage V (non-road). Chassis type-approval under Regulation (EU) 2018/858; drilling equipment under Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 with CE marking.

Import and customs clearance

Importing derrick vehicles (CN 8705 20) from non-EU countries requires standard customs procedures. Rates in TARIC/ISZTAR4. Special vehicles not subject to excise. VAT on customs value plus duty. Customs value covers both chassis and mounted drilling equipment as a unit. Road chassis requires EU type-approval or individual approval. Drilling equipment requires CE conformity declaration. Registration as special vehicle with inspection covering drilling equipment. Technical supervision office oversight for pressure and lifting equipment.

Applications and market

The European derrick vehicle market (CN 8705 20) is served by manufacturers including Beretta (Italy), Bauer (Germany), Fraste (Italy), Comacchio (Italy), and Hütte (Germany). Demand is driven by construction, energy (geothermal, heat pumps), and infrastructure. Growing renewable energy interest, particularly geothermal, increases demand. For classification, confirming the vehicle is a drilling truck with permanently mounted drilling equipment on a truck chassis is essential. Portable drilling rigs (without truck chassis) are classified under different codes (e.g., CN 8430).

Frequently asked questions

Is a derrick vehicle subject to excise in Poland?
No, derrick vehicles under CN 8705 20 are not subject to excise in Poland. Excise applies only to passenger cars (CN 8703). Special vehicles including derrick trucks are exempt. Only customs duty (TARIC/ISZTAR4 rate) and VAT are charged.
What qualifications are required to operate a derrick vehicle?
Driving a derrick vehicle on public roads requires a category C or CE driving licence depending on chassis GVW. Operating the drilling equipment may require Technical Supervision Office qualifications or construction machinery operator certificates. Requirements depend on drill type and depth. The manufacturer must provide an operation manual and operator training.
How to distinguish a derrick vehicle from a portable drilling rig?
A derrick vehicle (CN 8705 20) is a complete vehicle with drilling equipment permanently mounted on a truck chassis, capable of self-propulsion. A portable drilling rig (CN 8430) is drilling equipment without its own truck chassis, transported on a trailer. Integration with a truck chassis is the decisive factor.