Machines for working wire

Subheading 846330 of the Combined Nomenclature covers machines for working metal without removing material, specifically designed for wire processing. This category includes wire drawing machines, wire straightening machines, wire bending machines, nail and screw making machines from wire, wire twisting machines and spring coiling machines. Wire working within this subheading involves plastic deformation processes such as drawing, bending, upsetting, straightening and twisting without material removal in the form of chips. Classification under subheading 846330 requires distinction from wire cutting machines using machining methods (heading 8461) and wire welding machines (heading 8468). Heading 8463 covers other machine tools for working metal without removing material. Classification follows the General Rules for the Interpretation of the CN, particularly Rules 1 and 6. For multifunctional machines, the principal function determines the classification.

Importing wire working machines under subheading 846330 into the European Union requires compliance with the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. Wire working machines must bear CE marking, be accompanied by an EU Declaration of Conformity, and include operating instructions in the official language of the destination country. The manufacturer must carry out a conformity assessment including risk assessment in accordance with EN ISO 12100. Wire drawing machines and straighteners may generate elevated noise levels, requiring compliance with the Outdoor Noise Directive 2000/14/EC for machines used outdoors, or with worker noise protection standards. The importer must hold an EORI number and submit a customs declaration with the correct CN code. Required documents include commercial invoice, transport document, CE declaration of conformity and technical documentation. High-capacity wire working machines may be subject to dual-use technology controls. Verification of customs duty rates in TARIC before import is mandatory.

MFN customs duty rates for wire working machines under subheading 846330 should be verified in the current TARIC database of the European Commission. These machines may benefit from autonomous tariff suspensions established by the EU Council for selected categories of industrial machine tools. Preferential duty rates may be available under EU free trade agreements, including those with Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, Canada and other trading partners. The condition for applying a preferential rate is compliance with rules of origin and presentation of a valid proof of origin. Imports of wire working machines from China constitute a significant share of imports in this category and may be subject to trade measures to be verified in TARIC. Imports from Russia and Belarus are subject to EU sanctions restrictions. Import VAT is charged at the national rate. Importers may use the inward processing procedure if the machines are to be used for manufacturing products destined for export outside the EU. All current customs duties and trade measures should be verified in TARIC.

Wire working machines under CN 8463 30 cover specialist metal-working machines not falling under headings 8456-8462. Classification requires precise identification of the technological process - thread rolling, wire drawing, bar straightening and profile bending. Wire and bar drawing machines are classified under 8463, not 8462 (stamping). EN ISO 16092 series standards set safety requirements. The Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 mandates CE marking.