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NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOF›Centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers; filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus, for liquids or gases

Cream separators

Standard EU duty
2.2%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
53 docs
C057C079C082Y054Y120Y121+47
Standard rates
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNESThird country duty2.2%-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 CN subheading 842111

CN subheading 842111 covers centrifuges for cream separation, including cream separators and milk clarifiers used in the dairy industry. These centrifuges use centrifugal force to separate milk into fractions of different densities, enabling separation of cream from skimmed milk. Classification follows the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Combined Nomenclature, particularly rules 1 and 6. Subheading 842111 falls under heading 8421, which covers centrifuges and filtering apparatus. The key classification criterion is the intended use for dairy processing, distinguishing it from other centrifuges (842119) used in other industries. Laboratory centrifuges for milk may also be classified under this subheading. Milk pasteurisation equipment is classified separately under subheading 841989. For borderline cases Binding Tariff Information (BTI) ruling is recommended.

Import requirements and regulations for cream separators (842111)

Importing cream separators under subheading 842111 into the European Union requires compliance with the Union Customs Code and regulations on machinery safety and food hygiene. The Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 imposes safety requirements including protection against access to rotating parts, rotor balancing and emergency stop systems. CE marking and an EU declaration of conformity are mandatory. Centrifuges in contact with milk must comply with Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 on materials intended for food contact. Construction materials, typically food-grade stainless steel, must meet hygiene standards. The importer must hold an EORI number and file a customs declaration. Documentation includes commercial invoice, technical specifications, conformity certificates and food-contact compliance documents. MFN and preferential duty rates should be verified in TARIC.

Applications and market for cream separators (842111)

Cream separators classified under subheading 842111 are key equipment in dairy processing plants. Cream separators separate milk fat from milk, enabling production of cream of varying fat content as well as skimmed and semi-skimmed milk. Milk clarifiers remove mechanical impurities and somatic cells from raw milk. Modern dairy centrifuges can process tens of thousands of litres per hour. Major manufacturers of dairy centrifuges include companies from Sweden, Germany and Italy. Imports from these EU countries are not subject to customs duties within the single market, while imports from outside the EU are subject to MFN rates. Spare parts for dairy centrifuges are classified under subheading 842191. Importers should check availability of preferential rates under FTA agreements for imports from third countries. Used centrifuges require additional verification of technical condition and compliance with current standards.

Cream separators - EU food hygiene requirements

CN code 8421 11 covers cream separators. Import requires compliance with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and food hygiene requirements (Regulation EC 852/2004 and EC 1935/2004 for food contact). Materials in contact with food must meet EN standards for stainless steel and plastics. CE marking is mandatory.

Frequently asked questions

What hygiene requirements apply to cream separators under subheading 842111?
Cream separators must comply with Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 on materials intended for food contact. Construction materials in contact with milk must be food-grade stainless steel or another material approved for food contact. Contact surfaces must be smooth, easy to clean and disinfect. Centrifuges must meet the hygiene standards applicable to dairy processing equipment.
How to distinguish cream separators (842111) from other centrifuges (842119)?
Subheading 842111 covers exclusively centrifuges intended for cream separation from milk, including cream separators and milk clarifiers. Other centrifuges used in chemical, pharmaceutical, petrochemical and other industries are classified under subheading 842119. The decisive factor is the intended use for dairy processing. For borderline cases a BTI ruling is recommended.
Does importing used cream separators involve additional requirements?
Importing used cream separators requires verification of compliance with current Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 and food-contact requirements. Used machines must meet applicable safety standards. The importer bears responsibility for ensuring the imported equipment complies with EU regulations. Documentation should include technical inspection certificates and confirmation of hygienic condition.
What are the import requirements for cream separators CN 8421 11?
Importing cream separators CN 8421 11 requires Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC compliance, CE marking and declaration of conformity. TARIC sets the duty rates. Additional sector-specific requirements may apply.

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