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NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOF›Machines for preparing textile fibres; spinning, doubling or twisting machines and other machinery for producing textile yarns; textile reeling or winding (including weft-winding) machines and machines for preparing textile yarns for use on the machines of heading 8446 or 8447

Textile spinning machines

Standard EU duty
1.7%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
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Standard rates
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ERGA OMNESThird country duty1.7%-R2261/98
Preferences
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%
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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 classification scope of subheading 8445 20

Subheading 8445 20 of the Combined Nomenclature covers machines for preparing textile yarn for weaving, including warping, sizing (slashing), rewinding and reeling machines. This category includes sectional and beam warping machines, sizing machines for applying adhesive to warp yarns, bobbin and cone winders and yarn reeling machines. These machines prepare warp and weft yarns for the weaving process on looms. Classification under subheading 8445 20 is based on the notes to Chapter 84 of the CN and the General Rules for the Interpretation. These machines should be distinguished from weaving looms themselves (heading 8446) and from spinning machines (subheadings 8445 11-19). Subheading 8445 20 covers only yarn preparation machines, not fabric weaving machines. Where classification doubts arise, importers should apply for a BTI ruling.

Import requirements for warp preparation machines (8445 20)

Importing machines under subheading 8445 20 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. These machines fall under the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, requiring CE marking, an EU declaration of conformity and operating instructions. They are subject to the Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU) and EMC Directive (2014/30/EU). Warping and sizing machines as large industrial equipment require protective guards on moving parts, emergency stop systems and safeguards against improper winding. Sizing machines using chemical substances may be subject to REACH regarding adhesives and sizing agents. Import documentation includes commercial invoices, transport documents, technical specifications, CE declarations and operating manuals. MFN duty rates should be verified in TARIC.

Applications and trade in warp preparation machines (8445 20)

Machines under subheading 8445 20 are essential equipment in industrial weaving mills. Warping machines prepare the warp by winding hundreds or thousands of yarns in parallel onto a warp beam. Sizing machines apply an adhesive layer to warp yarns, increasing their strength and abrasion resistance during weaving. Rewinders and reelers prepare yarn in forms suitable for further processing. The warp preparation machinery market is highly specialised. Major manufacturers include companies from Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Japan and China. MFN duty rates should be verified in the current TARIC database. Preferential rates may be available under EU FTAs. Imports from Russia and Belarus are subject to EU sanctions. VAT is charged upon importation. All trade measures should be verified in TARIC before filing a customs declaration.

Technical requirements for textile machinery CN 8445 20

Textile winding machines under CN 8445 20 are subject to the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 requiring CE marking. Harmonised standards in the EN ISO 11111 series specify detailed safety requirements for textile machinery - guarding of moving parts, emergency stop systems, noise and vibration protection. Electrical machines must comply with the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU and EMC Directive 2014/30/EU. Importing used machinery requires verification of compliance with current EU standards. Spare parts are classified under the appropriate machine subheading per Section XVI Note 2.

Frequently asked questions

What machines does subheading 8445 20 cover?
Subheading 8445 20 covers machines for preparing yarn for weaving, including warping machines, sizing machines, rewinders and reelers. Warping machines wind warp yarns onto beams. Sizing machines apply adhesive to warp yarns. Rewinders prepare yarn on bobbins and cones. This subheading does not cover weaving looms themselves (heading 8446) or spinning machines (8445 11-19).
What CE certifications are required for machines under subheading 8445 20?
Machines under subheading 8445 20 imported into the EU require CE marking under the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. An EU declaration of conformity, risk assessment and operating instructions are required. Moving machine parts require protective guards and emergency stop systems. Sizing machines may be subject to additional REACH requirements. Machines are subject to the Low Voltage Directive and EMC Directive.
How does subheading 8445 20 differ from heading 8446?
Subheading 8445 20 covers machines for preparing yarn for weaving (warping, sizing, winding machines), while heading 8446 covers the weaving looms themselves. Machines under 8445 20 prepare the warp and weft yarns, which are then used on looms under heading 8446 to weave fabric. Correct classification depends on the machine function in the production chain.
Do used textile winding machines (8445 20) require safety guard upgrades?
Used textile winding machines under CN 8445 20 imported from outside the EU must meet Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 requirements.

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