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NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOF›Harvesting or threshing machinery, including straw or fodder balers; grass or hay mowers; machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs, fruit or other agricultural produce, other than machinery of heading 8437

Machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs, fruit or other agricultural produce

Standard EU duty
0%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
21 docs
C057C079C082Y054Y120Y121+15
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

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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.

Classification scope of subheading 8433 60

Subheading 8433 60 of the Combined Nomenclature covers machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs, fruit or other agricultural produce, other than machines of heading 8437. This category includes fruit washing and sorting machines, apple and citrus grading machines, weight and optical sorters for vegetables, egg cleaning and grading machines (including those with candling quality control), and seed sorting equipment. Classification under subheading 8433 60 requires distinction from machines for cleaning cereals and industrial seeds (heading 8437) and food processing machinery (heading 8438). The key criterion is the function of cleaning or sorting agricultural produce in its raw state without further processing. Classification follows the GRI, particularly Rules 1 and 6. Parts are classified under subheading 8433 90. In case of doubt, a BTI ruling is recommended.

Import requirements for egg and fruit cleaning machines (8433 60)

Importing machines under subheading 8433 60 into the EU requires compliance with the Union Customs Code (Regulation (EU) No 952/2013). The importer must hold an EORI number and file a customs declaration with the correct CN code. These machines are subject to the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, requiring CE declaration of conformity and technical documentation. Machines in direct contact with food must additionally comply with Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 on food contact materials, ensuring that contact surfaces do not transfer harmful substances to food products. Contact surfaces must be made of approved food-contact materials such as stainless steel or approved plastics. Egg sorting machines may be subject to Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 on marketing standards for eggs. VAT applies on import. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.

Duty rates and trade measures for subheading 8433 60

MFN duty rates for cleaning, sorting and grading machines under subheading 8433 60 must be verified in the current EU TARIC database. Preferential rates may be available under EU FTAs, including CETA, EPA, KOREU and TCA, as well as under the GSP. Claiming preferences requires compliance with rules of origin and valid proof of origin (EUR.1, invoice declaration or REX). Specialist machines may benefit from autonomous tariff suspensions. Importers should check TARIC for anti-dumping or countervailing duties from specific countries of origin. Imports from Russia and Belarus are subject to EU sanctions. Correct determination of all applicable duties is essential for cost calculation. All current rates and trade measures must be verified in TARIC before each customs declaration.

Seasonal import planning for CN 8433 60

Imports of egg/fruit cleaning machines under CN 8433 60 follow seasonal patterns - peak volumes occur pre-harvest (March-May) and pre-sowing (August-September). Planning customs clearance in advance helps avoid delays during peak season. The simplified procedure with AEO authorisation enables faster clearance. Transporting oversized machinery requires special transport permits. Temporary admission relief allows duty-free import for up to 24 months if the machinery is intended for re-export, with a guarantee covering potential duty liability.

Frequently asked questions

What does subheading 8433 60 cover?
Subheading 8433 60 covers machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs, fruit and other agricultural produce. It includes optical and weight sorters, fruit washing machines, apple and citrus graders, and egg cleaning machines. Cereal cleaning machines fall under heading 8437. Food processing machinery belongs under heading 8438. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
Must fruit sorting machines comply with food contact regulations?
Yes, fruit sorting and cleaning machines under subheading 8433 60 that have direct food contact must comply with Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 on food contact materials. Contact surfaces must be made of approved materials such as stainless steel or approved plastics that do not transfer harmful substances. CE marking under the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 is also required.
What documents are required for importing sorting machines (8433 60)?
Import of machines under subheading 8433 60 requires a commercial invoice, transport document (CMR, B/L or AWB), EORI number, CE declaration of conformity, and operating instructions. Machines with food contact require compliance documentation under Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004. For preferential rates, proof of origin is needed. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
Can egg/fruit cleaning machines (8433 60) be imported under inward processing?
Agricultural machinery under CN 8433 60 is not typical for inward processing, as this procedure applies to goods processed and re-exported.

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