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NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOF›Mechanical appliances (whether or not hand-operated) for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders; fire extinguishers, whether or not charged; spray guns and similar appliances; steam or sandblasting machines and similar jet projecting machines

Spray guns and similar appliances

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 CN subheading 8424 20

Subheading 8424 20 of the Combined Nomenclature covers spray guns and similar appliances for projecting liquids or powders. This category includes pneumatic HVLP and conventional paint spray guns, airless spray guns for paints and lacquers, electrostatic powder coating guns, adhesive spray guns, protective coating spray guns and pressure cleaning guns. Classification under 8424 20 requires distinction from agricultural sprayers (8424 41, 8424 49), sand-blasting machines (8424 30) and complete spray booths which may be separately classified. Spray guns are hand-held devices connected to an external pressure source such as a compressor or pump. This subheading belongs to Section XVI and Chapter 84 of the CN. Classification follows the GRI, in particular rules 1 and 6. Where classification is uncertain, a BTI should be obtained.

Import requirements and regulations for spray guns (8424 20)

Importing spray guns under subheading 8424 20 into the EU is governed by the Union Customs Code (Regulation (EU) No 952/2013). Spray guns are subject to the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, requiring conformity assessment, CE marking and an EU declaration of conformity. Electrostatic powder coating guns may need to comply with ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU when used in potentially explosive atmospheres. Operating instructions in the user language are required. The importer must hold an EORI number and submit a customs declaration. Required documentation includes commercial invoice, transport document, CE declaration of conformity, operating instructions and technical documentation. EMC Directive 2014/30/EU may apply to guns with electronic controls. Workplace health and safety regulations apply to spray gun operation. Duty rates and trade measures should be verified in TARIC.

Customs duties and trade measures for subheading 8424 20

MFN customs duty rates for spray guns under subheading 8424 20 should be verified in the current TARIC database. Preferential rates may be available under EU FTAs including CETA, EPA, EU-South Korea, TCA and the GSP system. Preferential treatment requires compliance with rules of origin and valid proof of origin (EUR.1, invoice declaration or REX). Importers should check TARIC for anti-dumping duties on spray guns from specific countries. Imports from Russia and Belarus are subject to EU sanctions restrictions. Import VAT is charged at the national rate. Professional spray guns with advanced designs may qualify for autonomous duty suspensions. The customs value includes the product price, transport and insurance costs to the EU customs frontier. All rates and trade measures should be verified in TARIC before submitting the customs declaration.

Spray guns - Machinery Directive and EN standards

CN code 8424 20 covers spray guns. 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 requirements must spray guns meet for EU import?
Spray guns under subheading 8424 20 are subject to the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 and require CE marking and an EU declaration of conformity. Electrostatic powder coating guns may require ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU compliance. Operating instructions in the user language are required. Importers need an EORI number, commercial invoice and transport document. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
How are spray guns classified in the EU customs tariff?
Spray guns for paints, lacquers and coatings are classified under subheading 8424 20 CN. Agricultural sprayers are separately classified under 8424 41 (portable) and 8424 49 (other). Sand-blasting machines fall under 8424 30. Spare parts for spray guns are classified under 8424 90. In case of classification doubt, Binding Tariff Information should be obtained. Duty rates and trade measures should be verified in TARIC.
Do electrostatic powder coating guns require ATEX certification?
Electrostatic powder coating guns under subheading 8424 20, when used in potentially explosive atmospheres, must comply with ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU. Conformity assessment by a notified body, Ex marking and a declaration of conformity are required. The manufacturer must determine the equipment category and gas or dust group. Not all powder guns require ATEX, as it depends on the working environment. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
What are the import requirements for spray guns CN 8424 20?
Importing spray guns CN 8424 20 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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