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NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOFPumps for liquids, whether or not fitted with a measuring device; liquid elevators

Liquid elevators

Standard EU duty
1.7%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
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Standard rates
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNESThird country duty1.7%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.

Definition and scope of subheading 8413 82

Subheading 8413 82 of the Combined Nomenclature covers liquid elevators, i.e. devices for raising liquids from a lower to a higher level by methods other than pumping. This includes bucket wheels (norias), chain bucket elevators for liquids, Archimedean screws for water transport, water wheels for irrigation and other devices for raising liquids using gravitational, mechanical or hydraulic principles. This subheading covers devices that are not classical pumps within the meaning of subheadings 8413 11 to 8413 81 but serve to raise the level of liquids. Classification requires distinguishing from centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, which operate by generating pressure. Classification follows GRI Rules 1 and 6. Where classification doubts arise, a BTI ruling is recommended.

Import requirements and regulations for liquid elevators (8413 82)

Importing liquid elevators under subheading 8413 82 into the EU requires compliance with the Union Customs Code (Regulation (EU) No 952/2013). The importer must hold an EORI number and file a customs declaration. Liquid elevators are subject to the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 as mechanical devices requiring CE marking and an EU declaration of conformity. Electrically driven devices must comply with LVD 2014/35/EU and EMC 2014/30/EU. Elevators for drinking water and agricultural applications may be subject to additional sanitary standards. Devices for wastewater must meet environmental protection requirements. Import documents include the commercial invoice, transport document, CE declaration, technical specification with lifting capacity data. For preferential rates, proof of origin is required. MFN duty rates should be verified in TARIC.

Customs duties and trade measures for subheading 8413 82

MFN duty rates for liquid elevators under subheading 8413 82 should be verified in TARIC. Preferential rates may be available under EU FTAs. Liquid elevators represent a relatively niche segment of hydraulic equipment, used mainly in agriculture, water management and wastewater treatment. Imports from Russia and Belarus are subject to EU sanctions restrictions. Importers should check TARIC for anti-dumping duties from specific countries. Import VAT is charged at the national rate. Specialised elevators may benefit from autonomous tariff suspensions if included in the relevant Council Regulation. All rates and trade measures should be verified in TARIC.

Liquid elevators - customs classification

CN code 8413 82 covers liquid elevators. Import into the EU is subject to TARIC duty rates and requires compliance with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. Pumps operating under pressure also fall under the Pressure Equipment Directive PED 2014/68/EU. Centrifugal pumps must meet ecodesign energy efficiency requirements. Customs clearance needs CE certificate and technical documentation.

Frequently asked questions

What does subheading 8413 82 of the EU tariff cover?
Subheading 8413 82 covers liquid elevators, devices that raise liquids from lower to higher levels by methods other than pumping. These include bucket wheels, chain bucket elevators, Archimedean screws and irrigation water wheels. They are not classical pumps but mechanical or gravitational lifting devices. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
How to distinguish liquid elevators (8413 82) from pumps (8413 11-81)?
Liquid elevators under 8413 82 raise liquids without generating pressure, using bucket, chain or screw mechanisms. Pumps under 8413 11 to 8413 81 operate by generating pressure through pistons, impellers or rotary elements. The key criterion is the absence of a pressure-generating operating principle. Where doubts arise, a BTI ruling is recommended, and duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
What EU regulations apply to liquid elevators (8413 82)?
Liquid elevators under 8413 82 are subject to the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 requiring CE marking. Electric devices must comply with LVD 2014/35/EU and EMC 2014/30/EU. Drinking water devices may require sanitary standard compliance. The importer must hold a CE declaration of conformity and technical specification. Duty rates should be verified in the European Commission TARIC database.
What requirements must liquid elevators CN 8413 82 meet?
Liquid elevators CN 8413 82 must comply with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and, for pressure operation, PED 2014/68/EU. CE marking and a manufacturer's declaration of conformity are required.