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85319000
ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT AND PARTS THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SUCH ARTICLESElectric sound or visual signalling apparatus (for example, bells, sirens, indicator panels, burglar or fire alarms), other than those of heading 8512 or 8530

Parts

Standard EU duty
0%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
44 docs
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Preferences
ERGA OMNES 0%ERGA OMNES 0%AD 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%FJ 0%FO 0%GB 0%GE 0%GH 0%GSP 0%GSP+ 0%IL 0%JO 0%KE 0%KR 0%LB 0%LOMB 0%MA 0%MD 0%MX 0%PG 0%PS 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SG 0%SM 0%SWITZ 0%SY 0%TN 0%TR 0%WS 0%XC 0%XL 0%ZA 0%
Notes
CD333The autonomous Common Customs Tariff duties laid down in Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 for parts, components and other goods of a kind to be incorporated in or used for aircraft and parts thereof in the course of their manufacture, repair, maintenance, rebuilding, modification or conversion is suspended.In order to benefit from the suspension, the declarant shall present to the customs authorities an Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1, as set out in Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, or an equivalent certificate.The certificates which are deemed to be equivalent to Authorised Release Certificates are listed in Annex II to the Regulation (EU) 2018/1517.
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

Subheading 8531 90 covers parts for signalling apparatus of heading 8531: housings and mountings for alarms, electronic boards for alarm panels, LED display modules for indicator panels, covers and lenses for signal lamps, membranes and speakers for acoustic signallers, and power supplies for alarm systems. Classification is based on GIR Rules 1 and 6 and Note 2(b) to Section XVI.

Regulatory requirements

Parts are subject to RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU) for electronic elements. EMC and LVD may apply to power components. Fire system parts may require EN 54 certification. CBAM does not apply.

Customs duties

MFN rates to be verified in TARIC. Parts may qualify for ITA or tariff suspensions. FTA preferences available. EU sanctions for Russia and Belarus. VAT charged on import.

Parts for signalling apparatus - TARIC and duties

Importing signalling apparatus parts (CN 8531 90) into the European Union requires compliance with RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU), WEEE 2 (2012/19/EU) and CE marking. An EORI number and correct customs declaration are mandatory. MFN duty rates should be verified in TARIC, as ITA preferences or EU FTA rates (e.g. CETA, EPA, EU-Korea) may apply. Import from Russia and Belarus is subject to EU sanctions. National import VAT applies at the destination Member State rate.

Frequently asked questions

What does 8531 90 cover?
Parts for signalling apparatus of heading 8531: alarm housings, electronic boards, LED modules, signal lamp covers, speaker membranes and power supplies. Excludes complete alarms (8531 10), panels (8531 20) and signallers (8531 80).
Do fire alarm panel parts require certification?
Safety-critical parts for fire alarm panels may require EN 54 certification and CPR construction products regulation compliance. This applies to components critical to safety function. Simple mechanical parts may not require certification.
Are alarm parts subject to RoHS?
Yes. Parts containing electronic elements are subject to RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU). This covers electronic boards, LED modules and power supplies. Purely mechanical parts (metal housings, brackets) do not contain RoHS-restricted substances.
What regulations apply when importing signalling apparatus parts CN 8531 90?
Importing signalling apparatus parts (CN 8531 90) requires RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU), WEEE 2 (2012/19/EU) compliance, CE marking and an EORI number. Check the duty rate in TARIC. Import VAT applies.