84211900
NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOF›Centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers; filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus, for liquids or gases
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Definition and scope of CN subheading 842119
CN subheading 842119 covers centrifuges other than cream separators (842111) and centrifugal clothes dryers (842112). This is a residual subheading covering a wide range of industrial, laboratory and specialised centrifuges used in chemistry, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, the oil industry, mining and food processing. This subheading includes centrifugal separators, decanters, sedimentation centrifuges, filtering centrifuges and laboratory ultracentrifuges. Classification follows the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI), particularly rules 1 and 6. It is essential to distinguish centrifuges from non-rotating filtering apparatus classified under subheadings 842121 to 842139. Parts for centrifuges are classified under subheading 842191. For borderline cases Binding Tariff Information (BTI) ruling is recommended.
Import requirements and regulations for other centrifuges (842119)
Importing centrifuges under subheading 842119 into the European Union requires compliance with the Union Customs Code and machinery safety regulations. The Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 imposes requirements on protection against access to rotating parts, rotor balancing, emergency stop systems and safety enclosures. CE marking and an EU declaration of conformity are mandatory. Centrifuges for pharmaceutical and food applications must meet additional requirements on food-contact materials or pharmaceutical cleanliness. Laboratory centrifuges are subject to EN standards on laboratory equipment safety. Construction materials may require REACH compliance verification. The importer must hold an EORI number and file a customs declaration with the correct CN code. MFN and preferential duty rates should be verified in the TARIC database.
Industrial applications and types of centrifuges (842119)
Centrifuges classified under subheading 842119 encompass a wide range of equipment used across many industrial sectors. Centrifugal separators serve to separate emulsions and suspensions in the chemical and petrochemical industries. Decanter centrifuges are used for dewatering sewage sludge and industrial slurries. Sedimentation centrifuges are employed in mining for mineral recovery from pulp. Filtering centrifuges are used in the sugar and chemical industries to separate crystals from mother liquors. Laboratory ultracentrifuges are applied in molecular biology and biotechnology for sub-cellular particle separation. When importing multi-function centrifuges, correct CN code determination based on the principal function is essential. Spare parts are classified under subheading 842191. Importers should verify duty rates and trade measures in TARIC before each import.
Other centrifuges - Machinery Directive and EN standards
CN code 8421 19 covers other centrifuges. Import requires Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and relevant EN safety standards compliance. Customs clearance requires CE certificate, technical documentation and manufacturer's declaration of conformity. TARIC duty rates depend on the country of origin. Importers should verify applicable duty rates in the TARIC database and ensure all documentation is complete.
Frequently asked questions
What types of centrifuges does subheading 842119 cover?
Subheading 842119 covers all centrifuges other than cream separators (842111) and centrifugal clothes dryers (842112). This includes centrifugal separators, decanters, sedimentation centrifuges, filtering centrifuges and laboratory ultracentrifuges used in chemistry, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, the oil industry, mining and food processing. It is a residual subheading with a broad scope.
What safety requirements apply to centrifuges under subheading 842119?
Centrifuges must comply with the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 regarding protection against access to rotating parts, rotor balancing, emergency stop systems and safety enclosures. CE marking and an EU declaration of conformity are mandatory. Laboratory centrifuges are subject to EN standards on laboratory equipment safety. The manufacturer must prepare documentation including a risk assessment.
How to classify laboratory ultracentrifuges under the customs tariff?
Laboratory ultracentrifuges used in molecular biology and biotechnology are classified under subheading 842119 as other centrifuges. They do not fall under cream separators (842111) or centrifugal clothes dryers (842112). The key factor is that the device operates on the centrifugal principle. Laboratory centrifuges are subject to EN safety standards and require CE marking.
What are the import requirements for other centrifuges CN 8421 19?
Importing other centrifuges CN 8421 19 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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