84011000
NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOF›Nuclear reactors; fuel elements (cartridges), non-irradiated, for nuclear reactors; machinery and apparatus for isotopic separation
Nuclear reactors
Standard EU duty
5.7%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
48 docs
C067Y069Y949X060X061X062+42
Standard rates
| Applies to | Type | Rate | Conditions | Regulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERGA OMNES | Third country duty | 5.7% | — | R2261/98 |
Preferences
ERGA OMNES 0%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 2.2%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%
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”.
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.
Import controlERGA OMNES (excl. IR)R0267/12
Import control
ERGA OMNES (excl. IR)R0267/12
Documents / references
C067Y069Y949
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y949— Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: C067— Import/export allowed after control
- Y003Other conditions: Y069— Import/export allowed after control
- Y004Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- DU583Goods 0A001a from the dual use list.
- CD989If the goods declared are described in footnote "DU" linked to the measure a prior import authorisation must be presented for the import, purchase or transport from Iran of the goods and technology listed in Annex I, whether or not originating in Iran (R267/2012).
Export authorization (Dual use)ALLTCR2003/25
Export authorization (Dual use)
ALLTCR2003/25
Documents / references
X060X061X062X063X064X065X066X067X068X070X071Y901
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: X060— Import/export allowed after control
- Y005Other conditions: X061— Import/export allowed after control
- Y010Other conditions: X062— Import/export allowed after control
- Y015Other conditions: X063— Import/export allowed after control
- Y020Other conditions: X064— Import/export allowed after control
- Y025Other conditions: X065— Import/export allowed after control
- Y030Other conditions: X066— Import/export allowed after control
- Y035Other conditions: X067— Import/export allowed after control
- Y040Other conditions: X068— Import/export allowed after control
- Y045Other conditions: X070— Import/export allowed after control
- Y050Other conditions: X071— Import/export allowed after control
- Y090Other conditions: Y901— Import/export allowed after control
- Y099Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- DU583Goods 0A001a from the dual use list.
- CD464If the goods declared are described in footnote "DU" linked to the measure, an export authorisation must be presented according to Regulation (EU) 2021/821 of the European Parliament and of the Council and its amendments.
Export controlBYR0765/06
Export control
BYR0765/06
Documents / references
X858Y811
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y811— Import/export allowed after control
- Y010Other conditions: X858— Import/export allowed after control
- Y090Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- TM956it shall be prohibited: to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, machinery as listed in Annex XIV, whether or not originating in the Union, to any person, entity or body in Belarus or for use in Belarus;COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 765/2006 - Article 1s.1 (COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2022/355)
Import controlBYR0765/06
Import control
BYR0765/06
Documents / references
Y757Y758Y759
Conditions
- B001Presentation of a certificate/licence/document: Y759— Import/export allowed after control
- B010Presentation of a certificate/licence/document: Y757— Import/export allowed after control
- B020Presentation of a certificate/licence/document: Y758— Import/export allowed after control
- B099Presentation of a certificate/licence/document: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD966It shall be prohibited to purchase, import or transfer, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology listed in the Common Military List of the European Union (“Common Military List”) into the Union if they originate in Belarus or are exported from Belarus.(Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 - Article 1aa.1)
Export controlBYR0765/06
Export control
BYR0765/06
Documents / references
Y759
Conditions
- B001Presentation of a certificate/licence/document: Y759— Import/export allowed after control
- B099Presentation of a certificate/licence/document: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD010051.It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology listed in the Common Military List, whether or not originating in the Union, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Belarus or for use in Belarus.2.By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the prohibitions referred to therein shall not apply to:(a)non-lethal military equipment intended solely for humanitarian purposes or protective use or for institution building programmes of the UN and the Union, or for EU or UN crisis management operations; or(b)non-combat vehicles fitted with materials to provide ballistic protection, intended solely for the protective use of personnel of the Union and its Member States in Belarus,provided that the provision thereof has first been approved by the competent authority of a Member State, as identified on the websites listed in Annex II.3.Paragraph 1 shall not apply to protective clothing, including flak jackets and military helmets, temporarily exported to Belarus by UN personnel, personnel of the Union or its Member States, representatives of the media or humanitarian and development workers and associated persons exclusively for their personal use.(Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 - Article 1ab)
Export controlBYR0765/06
Export control
BYR0765/06
Documents / references
X803X805Y801Y802
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y801— Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: Y802— Import/export allowed after control
- Y010Other conditions: X803— Import/export allowed after control
- Y030Other conditions: X805— Import/export allowed after control
- Y090Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- TM951It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, dual-use goods and technology, whether or not originating in the Union, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Belarus or for use in Belarus.COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 765/2006 – Articles 1e (COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2022/355)
Restriction on exportIRR0267/12
Restriction on export
IRR0267/12
Documents / references
C050X060X061X062X063X064X065X066X067X068X070X071Y250Y251Y252
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: C050— Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: Y250— Import/export allowed after control
- Y003Other conditions: Y251— Import/export allowed after control
- Y005Other conditions: X060— Import/export allowed after control
- Y010Other conditions: X061— Import/export allowed after control
- Y015Other conditions: X062— Import/export allowed after control
- Y020Other conditions: X063— Import/export allowed after control
- Y025Other conditions: X064— Import/export allowed after control
- Y030Other conditions: X065— Import/export allowed after control
- Y035Other conditions: X066— Import/export allowed after control
- Y040Other conditions: X067— Import/export allowed after control
- Y045Other conditions: X068— Import/export allowed after control
- Y050Other conditions: X070— Import/export allowed after control
- Y055Other conditions: X071— Import/export allowed after control
- Y060Other conditions: Y252— Import/export allowed after control
- Y099Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- TM01043Article 3 of Regulation (EU) No 267/2012 (consolidated version)1. A prior authorisation shall be required for the sale, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, of the goods and technology listed in Annex IIA, whether or not originating in the Union, to any Iranian person, entity or body or for use in Iran.2. For all exports for which an authorisation is required under this Article, such authorisation shall be granted by the competent authorities of the Member State where the exporter is established and shall be in accordance with the detailed rules laid down in Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2021/821. The authorisation shall be valid throughout the Union.
Import controlIRR0267/12
Import control
IRR0267/12
Documents / references
Y949
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y949— Import/export allowed after control
- Y090Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD989If the goods declared are described in footnote "DU" linked to the measure a prior import authorisation must be presented for the import, purchase or transport from Iran of the goods and technology listed in Annex I, whether or not originating in Iran (R267/2012).
- DU583Goods 0A001a from the dual use list.
Import controlIRR0267/12
Import control
IRR0267/12
Documents / references
Y750
Conditions
- Y060Other conditions: Y750— Import/export allowed after control
- Y099Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- TM01042Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 267/2012 (consolidated version)It shall be prohibited to purchase, import or transport from Iran, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology listed in Annex II whether the item concerned originates in Iran or not.
Export controlIRR0267/12
Export control
IRR0267/12
Documents / references
C105X060X061X062X063X064X065X066X067X068X070X071Y250Y251Y750
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y250— Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: Y251— Import/export allowed after control
- Y003Other conditions: C105— Import/export allowed after control
- Y005Other conditions: X060— Import/export allowed after control
- Y010Other conditions: X061— Import/export allowed after control
- Y015Other conditions: X062— Import/export allowed after control
- Y020Other conditions: X063— Import/export allowed after control
- Y025Other conditions: X064— Import/export allowed after control
- Y030Other conditions: X065— Import/export allowed after control
- Y035Other conditions: X066— Import/export allowed after control
- Y040Other conditions: X067— Import/export allowed after control
- Y045Other conditions: X068— Import/export allowed after control
- Y050Other conditions: X070— Import/export allowed after control
- Y055Other conditions: X071— Import/export allowed after control
- Y060Other conditions: Y750— Import/export allowed after control
- Y099Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD988A prior authorisation shall be required for the export, purchase or transport to Iran of the goods and technology listed in Annex II and VIIb (R267/2012).
- TM01044Article 7 of Regulation (EU) No 267/2012 (consolidated version)1. Without prejudice to Article 1(b) of Regulation (EU) No 359/2011, the competent authorities may grant, under such terms and conditions as they deem appropriate, an authorisation for a transaction in relation to goods and technology referred to in Article 2(1) of this Regulation or assistance or brokering services referred to in Article 5(1), provided that:(a) the goods and technology, assistance or brokering services are for food, agricultural, medical or other humanitarian purposes; and(b) in those cases where the transaction concerns goods or technology contained in the Nuclear Suppliers Group or Missile Technology Control Regime lists, the Sanctions Committee has determined in advance and on a case-by-case basis that the transaction would clearly not contribute to the development of technologies in support of Iran's proliferation-sensitive nuclear activities, or to the development of nuclear weapon development delivery systems.2. The Member State concerned shall inform the other Member States and the Commission, within four weeks, of authorisations granted under this Article.
Import prohibitionKPR0285/18
Import prohibition
KPR0285/18
Notes
- TM884Goods from the Annex XIh of Regulation (EU) 2018/285 (Machinery and electrical equipment)
Export prohibitionKPR0285/18
Export prohibition
KPR0285/18
Notes
- TM888Goods from the Annex XI l of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 (Industrial machinery, transportation vehicles, iron, steel and other metals)
Restriction on exportKPR1509/17
Restriction on export
KPR1509/17
Documents / references
Y963
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y963— Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- MG622Reaction vessels, reactors, agitators, heat exchangers, condensers, pumps, valves, storage tanks, containers, receivers, and distillation or absorption columns that meet performance parameters described in S/2006/853 and S/2006/853/corr.1. Single-seal pumps with manufacturer's specified maximum flow-rate greater than 0,6 m3/h and casings (pump bodies), preformed casing liners, impellers, rotors or jet pump nozzles designed for such pumps, in which all surfaces that come into direct contact with the chemical(s) being processed are made from any of the following materials: (a) nickel or alloys with more than 40% nickel by weight; (b) alloys with more than 25% nickel and 20% chromium by weight;(c) fluoropolymers (polymeric or elastomeric materials with more than 35% fluorine by weight);(d) glass or glass-lined (including vitrified or enamelled coating);(e) graphite or carbon-graphite;(f) tantalum or tantalum alloys;(g) titanium or titanium alloys; (h) zirconium or zirconium alloys; (i) ceramics;(j) ferrosilicon (high silicon iron alloys)or (k) niobium (columbium) or niobium alloys.
- CD722It shall be prohibited (Article 3 (1) (a) (c) of the Council Regulation 2017/1905):(a) to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology, including software, listed in Annex II, whether or not originating in the Union, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in, or for use in the DPRK(c) to import, purchase or transfer, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology listed in Annex II from the DPRK, whether or not originating in the DPRK
Import control on restricted goods and technologiesKPR1509/17
Import control on restricted goods and technologies
KPR1509/17
Documents / references
Y920
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y920— Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- DU583Goods 0A001a from the dual use list.
- CD995If the declared goods are described in the footnotes linked to the measure, export/import is not allowed.
Export control on restricted goods and technologiesKPR1509/17
Export control on restricted goods and technologies
KPR1509/17
Documents / references
C052Y920
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y920— Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: C052— Import/export allowed after control
- Y003Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- DU583Goods 0A001a from the dual use list.
- CD994If the declared goods are referred to in the footnotes linked to the measure an export/import authorisation must be presented.
Import controlKPR1509/17
Import control
KPR1509/17
Documents / references
Y963
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y963— Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- MG622Reaction vessels, reactors, agitators, heat exchangers, condensers, pumps, valves, storage tanks, containers, receivers, and distillation or absorption columns that meet performance parameters described in S/2006/853 and S/2006/853/corr.1. Single-seal pumps with manufacturer's specified maximum flow-rate greater than 0,6 m3/h and casings (pump bodies), preformed casing liners, impellers, rotors or jet pump nozzles designed for such pumps, in which all surfaces that come into direct contact with the chemical(s) being processed are made from any of the following materials: (a) nickel or alloys with more than 40% nickel by weight; (b) alloys with more than 25% nickel and 20% chromium by weight;(c) fluoropolymers (polymeric or elastomeric materials with more than 35% fluorine by weight);(d) glass or glass-lined (including vitrified or enamelled coating);(e) graphite or carbon-graphite;(f) tantalum or tantalum alloys;(g) titanium or titanium alloys; (h) zirconium or zirconium alloys; (i) ceramics;(j) ferrosilicon (high silicon iron alloys)or (k) niobium (columbium) or niobium alloys.
- CD722It shall be prohibited (Article 3 (1) (a) (c) of the Council Regulation 2017/1905):(a) to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology, including software, listed in Annex II, whether or not originating in the Union, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in, or for use in the DPRK(c) to import, purchase or transfer, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology listed in Annex II from the DPRK, whether or not originating in the DPRK
Export controlKPR1509/17
Export control
KPR1509/17
Documents / references
C052Y753
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y753— Import/export allowed after control
- Y005Other conditions: C052— Import/export allowed after control
- Y090Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD01000Aricle 3 (REG 2017/1509):a) It shall be prohibited: (a) to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology, including software, listed in Annex II, whether or not originating in the Union, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in, or for use in the DPRK.Article 8.by way of derogation from Article 3(1) and Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise, under the terms and conditions they deem appropriate, the direct or indirect supply, sale, transfer or export of the items and technology, including software, referred to in point (a) and (b) of Article 3(1) or the assistance or brokering services referred to in Article 7(1), provided that the goods and technology, assistance or brokering services are for food, agricultural, medical or other humanitarian purposes.
Import/export restriction - Common Military List (CML) goodsRUR0833/14
Import/export restriction - Common Military List (CML) goods
RUR0833/14
Documents / references
Y692Y759
Conditions
- B001Presentation of a certificate/licence/document: Y759— Import/export allowed after control
- B010Presentation of a certificate/licence/document: Y692— Import/export allowed after control
- B099Presentation of a certificate/licence/document: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- TM01028It shall be prohibited to:(a) export, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology listed in the Common Military List of the European Union, whether or not originating in the Union, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Russia or for use in Russia;(b) import, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology listed in the Common Military List into the Union if they originate in Russia or are exported from Russia.
Export controlRUR0833/14
Export control
RUR0833/14
Documents / references
X840X990X991Y987Y995
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: X990— Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: X991— Import/export allowed after control
- Y010Other conditions: Y987— Import/export allowed after control
- Y020Other conditions: Y995— Import/export allowed after control
- Y071Other conditions: X840— Import/export allowed after control
- Y090Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- TM856It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, dual-use goods and technology, whether or not originating in the Union, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Russia or for use in Russia.Regulation (EU) 833/2014 - Article 2 (1)
Export controlUAR0692/14
Export control
UAR0692/14
Documents / references
X802Y997
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y997— Export allowed
- Y005Other conditions: X802— Export allowed
- Y009Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Export is not allowed
Notes
- CD967I. According to Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014, it shall be prohibited to import into European Union goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol.The prohibition shall not apply in respect of goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the Association Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part.II. According to the Council Regulation (EU) 692/2014, the export of goods and technologies suited for use in the sectors of transport; telecommunications; energy; prospection, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources is prohibited:(a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Crimea or Sevastopol, or(b) for use in Crimea or Sevastopol.
Import controlUAR0692/14
Import control
UAR0692/14
Documents / references
N954U045U078U079Y997
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y997— Import allowed
- Y002Other conditions: U078— Import allowed
- Y003Other conditions: U079— Import allowed
- Y005Other conditions: N954— Import allowed
- Y007Other conditions: U045— Import allowed
- Y009Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import is not allowed
Notes
- CD967I. According to Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014, it shall be prohibited to import into European Union goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol.The prohibition shall not apply in respect of goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the Association Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part.II. According to the Council Regulation (EU) 692/2014, the export of goods and technologies suited for use in the sectors of transport; telecommunications; energy; prospection, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources is prohibited:(a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Crimea or Sevastopol, or(b) for use in Crimea or Sevastopol.
Import controlUAR0263/22
Import control
UAR0263/22
Documents / references
N954U045U078U079Y984
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y984— Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: N954— Import/export allowed after control
- Y005Other conditions: U045— Import/export allowed after control
- Y006Other conditions: U078— Import/export allowed after control
- Y007Other conditions: U079— Import/export allowed after control
- Y009Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD860According to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263 (OJ L42I, p. 77):I. It shall be prohibited to import into the European Union goods originating in non-government controlled areas of the Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts of Ukraine.The import prohibitions not apply in respect of: (a) the execution until 24 May 2022 of trade contracts concluded before 23 February 2022, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the natural or legal person, entity or body seeking to perform the contract has notified, at least 10 working days in advance, the activity or transaction to the competent authority of the Member State in which they are established; (b) goods originating in the specified territories which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement.II. It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export goods and technology listed in Annex II to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263: (a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in the specified territories, or (b) for use in the specified territories. Annex II shall include certain goods and technologies suited for use in the following key sectors: (i) transport;(ii) telecommunications;(iii) energy; (iv) the prospecting, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources. The prohibitions in point II above shall be without prejudice to the execution until 24 August 2022 of an obligation arising from a contract concluded before 23 February 2022, or from ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the competent authority has been informed at least five working days in advance.
Export controlUAR0263/22
Export control
UAR0263/22
Documents / references
X985Y984
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y984— Import/export allowed after control
- Y003Other conditions: X985— Import/export allowed after control
- Y004Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD860According to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263 (OJ L42I, p. 77):I. It shall be prohibited to import into the European Union goods originating in non-government controlled areas of the Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts of Ukraine.The import prohibitions not apply in respect of: (a) the execution until 24 May 2022 of trade contracts concluded before 23 February 2022, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the natural or legal person, entity or body seeking to perform the contract has notified, at least 10 working days in advance, the activity or transaction to the competent authority of the Member State in which they are established; (b) goods originating in the specified territories which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement.II. It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export goods and technology listed in Annex II to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263: (a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in the specified territories, or (b) for use in the specified territories. Annex II shall include certain goods and technologies suited for use in the following key sectors: (i) transport;(ii) telecommunications;(iii) energy; (iv) the prospecting, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources. The prohibitions in point II above shall be without prejudice to the execution until 24 August 2022 of an obligation arising from a contract concluded before 23 February 2022, or from ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the competent authority has been informed at least five working days in advance.
Value Added Tax (VAT)
V020Medical devices, as defined by the Act on Medical Devices of 20 May 2010, (Journal of Laws of 2019, item 175, 447, 534), released for free circulation on the territory of the Republic of Poland
8%V052Devices for writing and reading texts in Braille
8%V120For medical devices referred to in item 13 of Annex No. 3 to the Act in the wording applicable before the date of entry into force of the Act of 7 April 2022 on medical devices (Journal of Laws, item 974), the tax rate referred to in Art. 41 sec. 2 shall apply if, in accordance with: 1) Art. 120 sec. 4 of the regulation (EU) 2017/745 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2017 on medical devices, amending Directive 2001/83/EC, Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 and Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and repealing Council Directives 90/385/EEC and 93/42/EEC (Official Journal of the European Union L117 of 5 April 2017) or 2) Article 110 paragraph 4 of the regulation (EU) 2017/746 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2017 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices and repealing Directive 98/79/EC and Commission Decision 2010/227/EU (Official Journal of the European Union L117 of 5 April 2017) – these products have been placed on the market and are still being made available on the market or put into use.
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23%Classification of nuclear reactors under subheading 8401 10
Subheading 8401 10 of the Combined Nomenclature covers nuclear reactors, which are enclosed systems in which a controlled nuclear fission reaction takes place. This subheading classifies power reactors (pressurised water PWR, boiling water BWR, pressurised heavy water PHWR), research reactors, and small modular reactors (SMR). A reactor as a complete unit includes the pressure vessel, internal structural components, and the control rod drive system. The classification does not cover separate reactor parts (subheading 8401 40) or fuel elements (subheading 8401 30). Heading 8401 falls within Section XVI, Chapter 84 of the Combined Nomenclature, covering machinery and mechanical appliances. Classification is carried out in accordance with the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI), rules 1 and 6, taking into account the Notes to Section XVI and Chapter 84. Nuclear reactors are goods of strategic importance and are subject to special export and import control regulations under the Euratom Treaty. A Binding Tariff Information (BTI) ruling is recommended given the complexity of classifying such equipment.
Import regulations and trade controls for nuclear reactors
Import of nuclear reactors under subheading 8401 10 into the EU is subject to strict regulatory control extending beyond standard customs procedures. The Euratom Treaty and its implementing regulations govern the trade in nuclear materials and equipment within the EU. Regulation (EU) 2021/821 on the control of exports of dual-use items lists nuclear reactors in Category 0 of Annex I, requiring an export and import licence. The importer must hold an EORI number and obtain authorisation from the national nuclear regulatory authority. Directive 2009/71/Euratom establishes the nuclear safety framework, while Directive 2013/59/Euratom sets radiation protection standards. The Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 does not apply to nuclear equipment, which is subject to separate sectoral regulations. Required import documentation includes the dual-use licence, national nuclear regulatory authorisation, complete reactor technical documentation, nuclear safety analysis, and environmental impact assessment report. Transport is governed by IAEA regulations and ADR rules for Class 7 radioactive materials.
Customs duties and trade restrictions for subheading 8401 10
MFN duty rates for nuclear reactors under subheading 8401 10 should be verified in the current TARIC database of the European Commission. Given the strategic nature of the goods, trade in nuclear reactors is governed primarily by non-tariff restrictions arising from nuclear safety and nuclear non-proliferation regulations. The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and IAEA safeguards have a direct impact on trade conditions. The Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) establishes export control guidelines for nuclear technology, which the EU implements through the dual-use regulation. Import from countries subject to EU sanctions (Russia, Iran, North Korea) is subject to severe restrictions or an outright ban. Chapter 84 products are not subject to the CBAM mechanism (Regulation (EU) 2023/956). Preferential tariff rates under FTA agreements may be theoretically available, but in practice trade in nuclear reactors is regulated primarily by safety and non-proliferation rules. All current rates and trade measures should be verified in the European Commission's TARIC database.
Frequently asked questions
Does importing nuclear reactors require a dual-use licence?
Yes. Nuclear reactors are listed in Category 0 of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2021/821 on the control of dual-use items. Import and export require a licence from the competent national authority. The licensing procedure involves an assessment of end-use, end-user, and compliance with Euratom regulations and obligations under the NPT. Denial of a licence is notified to other EU Member States. The importer must also obtain authorisation from the national nuclear regulatory authority and ensure compliance with IAEA safeguards obligations.
Which authorities oversee the import of nuclear equipment into the EU?
Import of nuclear equipment into the EU is overseen by multiple authorities. At EU level: the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) and the European Commission. At national level: the national nuclear regulatory authority (e.g. ONR in the UK, ASN in France, BASE in Germany). Customs authorities verify compliance with CN codes and licences. The IAEA verifies safeguards obligations. The importer must obtain authorisations from all competent authorities before proceeding with import. National export control authorities issue dual-use licences.
Are nuclear reactors subject to the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230?
No. The Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, which replaced the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, explicitly excludes from its scope nuclear equipment whose failure could result in radioactive emissions. Nuclear reactors are subject to separate sectoral regulations: Directive 2009/71/Euratom on nuclear safety and Directive 2013/59/Euratom on radiation protection. CE marking under the Machinery Regulation is not required for nuclear reactors. The applicable safety framework is established under Euratom Treaty provisions and national nuclear safety legislation.
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