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NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOF›Automatic data-processing machines and units thereof; magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included

Other units of automatic data-processing machines

Standard EU duty
0%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
74 docs
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Preferences
ERGA OMNES 0%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
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.
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.

What does CN code 8471 80 cover?

CN code 8471 80 of the Combined Nomenclature covers other units of automatic data processing (ADP) machines not covered by other subheadings of heading 8471. This subheading is a residual category for ADP units that do not qualify as laptops (8471 30), desktop computers (8471 41), server systems (8471 49), processing units (8471 50), I/O devices (8471 60) or storage devices (8471 70). Subheading 8471 80 may include controllers, network interface cards, mass storage controllers and other specialised data processing modules within ADP systems. The essential classification criterion is the intended use within an ADP system and compliance with the ADP unit definition. Note 6B to Chapter 84 specifies that separate units are classified under the appropriate subheading of heading 8471. Classification requires assessment of the device's essential character - telecommunications devices may be classified under heading 8517. The HS Explanatory Notes clarify the boundary between heading 8471 and heading 8517. A BTI ruling is recommended in case of doubt.

Import requirements for devices under code 8471 80

Importing devices under CN code 8471 80 into the EU is subject to the Union Customs Code (Regulation (EU) No 952/2013). These devices as electronic equipment are subject to the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, LVD Directive 2014/35/EU and RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU. CE marking is required. Devices with radio modules (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) are subject to RED Directive 2014/53/EU. The WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU imposes recycling obligations. Devices with advanced encryption functions may be subject to dual-use export control (Regulation (EU) 2021/821). Regulation (EU) 2023/988 requires product safety. The Cyber Resilience Act (EU) 2024/2847 introduces cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements. Customs documentation includes a commercial invoice, transport document and CE declaration of conformity. The importer must hold an EORI number.

Customs duties and ITA for ADP devices

Devices under CN code 8471 80 are covered by the WTO ITA. The MFN rate is 0%, eliminating duties on ADP units under heading 8471. The rate should be confirmed in the current TARIC database. Products under Chapter 84 are not subject to CBAM. VAT is charged at import at the national rate. Preferential FTA rates are irrelevant given the zero MFN rate. Imports from countries subject to EU sanctions require verification of restrictions. Current rates and trade measures should be checked in TARIC before each import. Autonomous duty suspensions may cover specialised components.

EU directives and ecodesign for IT products 8471 80

Importing IT products under CN 8471 80 requires compliance with multiple EU regulations. RoHS 2 Directive (2011/65/EU) restricts lead, mercury, cadmium and other hazardous substances. The WEEE Directive requires producer registration in the national registry. The Ecodesign Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 introduces durability and repairability requirements. IT products benefit from ITA 0% duty. A CE declaration of conformity covering LVD and EMC is required.

Frequently asked questions

Are network devices classified under 8471 80 or 8517?
Network device classification depends on its essential character. Devices primarily for data processing in ADP systems may be classified under 8471 80. Devices performing an essential telecommunications function may be classified under heading 8517. In practice, most modern routers and switches are classified under heading 8517 as telecommunications apparatus. The decision requires individual assessment. The EBTI database contains numerous BTI decisions. A BTI ruling is recommended in case of doubt.
Are network devices subject to export control?
Network devices with advanced encryption or routing functions may be subject to export control under Regulation (EU) 2021/821 on dual-use items. The control primarily concerns export and re-export to third countries. Standard devices for office use are not subject to these restrictions. Additional restrictions apply to imports from EU-sanctioned countries. The importer should verify the device's status before the transaction.
What cybersecurity requirements apply to network devices?
The Cyber Resilience Act (EU) 2024/2847 introduces mandatory cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements, including network devices. Manufacturers and importers must ensure cybersecurity throughout the product lifecycle, report vulnerabilities and incidents, and provide security updates. Requirements are phased in gradually. The importer should monitor the implementation schedule.
What ecodesign requirements apply to products under 8471 80?
Products under CN 8471 80 are subject to the Ecodesign Regulation (EU) 2024/1781, requiring spare parts availability, repairability information and durability standards. RoHS 2 and WEEE also apply.

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