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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

Clothes dryers

Standard EU duty
2.7%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
38 docs
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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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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 842112

CN subheading 842112 covers centrifugal clothes dryers, which are machines using centrifugal force to remove water from fabrics and garments through spinning. This subheading includes laundry extractors used in industrial, hotel and hospital laundries. Classification follows the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI), particularly rules 1 and 6. Subheading 842112 covers only centrifugal dryers, distinguishing them from tumble dryers with air heating which may be classified under other CN headings. Automatic washing machines with spin functions are classified under heading 8450 and do not fall under this subheading. The key criterion is the stand-alone nature of the device as a centrifugal dryer rather than a component of a washing machine. For machines combining washing and drying functions a BTI ruling is recommended.

Import requirements and regulations for centrifugal dryers (842112)

Importing centrifugal clothes dryers under subheading 842112 into the European Union requires compliance with the Union Customs Code and regulations on machinery safety and electrical products. The Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 imposes safety requirements including protection against access to the spinning drum, lid interlock systems during operation and rotor balancing. CE marking and an EU declaration of conformity are mandatory. Electric dryers must comply with the Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU) and EMC Directive (2014/30/EU). Industrial dryers may be subject to Ecodesign energy efficiency requirements. The importer must hold an EORI number and file a customs declaration. Documentation includes commercial invoice, technical specifications, safety certificates and test reports. MFN and preferential rates should be verified in TARIC.

Market and applications for centrifugal clothes dryers (842112)

Centrifugal clothes dryers classified under subheading 842112 are used primarily in industrial and commercial laundries, including hotel, hospital, military and service laundries. Large-capacity laundry extractors can process hundreds of kilograms of laundry per day. These devices are a key part of the laundry process line, where wet garments after washing are spun to remove excess water before thermal drying, significantly reducing drying time and energy consumption. Major manufacturers of centrifugal dryers include companies from Germany, Italy and China. Imports from EU countries are not subject to customs duties, while imports from third countries are subject to MFN rates and possible trade measures. Spare parts for centrifugal dryers are classified under subheading 842191. Importers should check TARIC for rates and preferential treatment under EU FTA agreements.

Centrifugal clothes dryers - energy labels and CE

CN code 8421 12 covers centrifugal clothes dryers. Import requires Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, LVD and EMC Directive compliance. Household appliances must meet energy labelling requirements. Customs clearance requires CE certificate, technical documentation and electrical safety test reports. Importers should verify applicable duty rates in the TARIC database and ensure all documentation is complete.

Frequently asked questions

What safety requirements apply to centrifugal clothes dryers under subheading 842112?
Centrifugal dryers must comply with the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 regarding protection against access to the spinning drum, lid interlock systems and rotor balancing. CE marking and an EU declaration of conformity are mandatory. Electric dryers must also meet the Low Voltage and EMC Directives. Industrial dryers may be subject to Ecodesign energy efficiency requirements.
How to distinguish dryers under subheading 842112 from washing machines with spin function?
Subheading 842112 covers exclusively stand-alone centrifugal clothes dryers whose sole function is removing water from fabrics by spinning. Automatic washing machines with built-in spin function are classified under heading 8450. The decisive factor is whether the device is a stand-alone centrifugal dryer or a washing machine with an additional spin function. For borderline cases a BTI ruling is recommended.
Are centrifugal clothes dryers under subheading 842112 subject to Ecodesign requirements?
Centrifugal clothes dryers used in industrial laundries may be subject to Ecodesign implementing regulations concerning energy efficiency of professional washing and drying equipment. The importer should verify the applicable delegated regulations of the European Commission for this equipment category. Energy labels may be required for certain product categories.
What are the import requirements for centrifugal clothes dryers CN 8421 12?
Importing centrifugal clothes dryers CN 8421 12 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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