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84283200
NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOFOther lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery (for example, lifts, escalators, conveyors, teleferics)

Other, bucket type

Standard EU duty
0%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
18 docs
X858Y811Y243Y253Y254X834+12
Preferences
ERGA OMNES 0%AD 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%FJ 0%FO 0%GB 0%GE 0%GH 0%GSP+ 0%IL 0%JO 0%KE 0%LB 0%LOMB 0%MA 0%MD 0%MX 0%PG 0%PS 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SM 0%SWITZ 0%SY 0%TN 0%TR 0%VN 0%WS 0%XC 0%XL 0%ZA 0%
Notes
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”.
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

BTI classification examples

DEgold387/25-1

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Filter slide assembly for laboratory equipment

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Panel lifting aid, unassembled

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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 842832

Subheading 842832 of the Combined Nomenclature covers bucket type conveyors, also known as bucket elevators. These are devices for vertical or steep transport of bulk materials using buckets attached to a belt, chain or strap. This category includes bucket elevators for grain, cement, coal, ore, sand and other bulk and granulated materials. Bucket conveyors consist of a head section with drive pulley, boot section with return pulley, casing (leg), belt or chain with buckets and drive unit. Classification requires distinguishing from pneumatic conveyors (842820), belt conveyors (842833) and underground conveyors (842831). The key criterion is the use of buckets as the transport element. The GIR, rules 1 and 6, form the basis for classification.

Import requirements and regulations for bucket conveyors (842832)

Importing bucket conveyors under subheading 842832 into the European Union is governed by the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, requiring an EU declaration of conformity and CE marking. Bucket elevators for dusty materials (grain, flour, cement) may be subject to ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU due to dust explosion risk. Systems intended for the food industry must meet hygiene requirements and Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 on food contact materials. The importer must hold an EORI number. Required documents include a commercial invoice, transport document, technical specification with capacity and lifting height parameters, CE declaration, ATEX certificates where applicable and proof of origin.

Customs duties and trade measures for subheading 842832

MFN duty rates for bucket conveyors under subheading 842832 should be verified in the current TARIC database. Preferential rates may be available under EU FTAs. Bucket elevators are typically imported as complete systems of large dimensions, requiring careful classification and customs valuation covering structure, drive, buckets and control systems. Imports from Russia and Belarus are subject to EU sanctions restrictions. National VAT is charged on import. All rates and trade measures should be verified in TARIC.

EU safety certification requirements for CN 8428 32

Importing bucket type conveyors under CN 8428 32 requires compliance with stringent EU safety frameworks. The Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, replacing Directive 2006/42/EC, mandates CE marking, an EU declaration of conformity, and technical documentation. Lifting equipment falls under the Lifts Directive 2014/33/EU, requiring notified body involvement in conformity assessment. Installations in explosive atmospheres need ATEX certification under Directive 2014/34/EU. The manufacturer or authorised representative in the EU bears responsibility for the conformity assessment procedure.

Frequently asked questions

What products are covered by subheading 842832?
Subheading 842832 covers bucket type conveyors (bucket elevators) for vertical transport of bulk materials using buckets on a belt or chain. Typical applications include grain, cement, coal and ore transport. Belt conveyors are classified under 842833, pneumatic conveyors under 842820. The criterion is buckets as the transport element. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
Do grain bucket elevators require ATEX certification?
Bucket elevators for grain, flour and other dusty materials may require ATEX certification under Directive 2014/34/EU due to dust explosion risk. Grain dust at sufficient concentration creates an explosive atmosphere. A dust explosion risk assessment determines the need for ATEX certification. Food-contact systems must comply with Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004.
What documents are required for importing bucket elevators?
Importing bucket elevators requires a commercial invoice, transport document, EORI number, technical specification with capacity and height parameters, CE declaration of conformity, ATEX certificates (for dusty materials), hygiene documentation (for food) and proof of origin. Current duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
Do bucket type conveyors (8428 32) require notified body involvement?
Notified body involvement is required for lifting equipment under the Lifts Directive 2014/33/EU and machinery in ATEX zones (Directive 2014/34/EU).