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84251100
NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOFPulley tackle and hoists other than skip hoists; winches and capstans; jacks

Powered by electric motor

Standard EU duty
0%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
15 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

BTI classification examples

DEgold907/24-1

Electric winch with control unit

metalGRI 1GRI 3bGRI 6
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Incomplete rope winch for lifting loads

metalGRI 1GRI 2aGRI 6
DEgold706/25-1

Manual chain hoist (lever hoist)

steelGRI 1GRI 6
DEgold925/25-1

Rack and pinion jack, steel, 3000kg capacity

steelGRI 1GRI 6
DEgold444/25-1

Hand-operated chain hoist, 1500kg capacity

base metal (steel)GRI 1GRI 6

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 scope of CN subheading 8425 11

Subheading 8425 11 of the Combined Nomenclature covers pulley tackle and hoists powered by electric motor, other than skip hoists or hoists for raising vehicles. This category includes electric chain hoists, electric wire rope hoists, electric hook hoists used in production halls, warehouses and construction sites, and compact electric hoists for lifting loads to height. Classification under 8425 11 requires distinction from hoists with other drive types (8425 19), skip hoists (8425 31) and jacks (8425 41-49). The decisive criterion is the electric drive of the lifting mechanism. This subheading belongs to Section XVI and Chapter 84 of the CN. Classification follows the GRI, rules 1 and 6. Where classification is uncertain, a BTI should be obtained.

Import requirements and regulations for electric hoists (8425 11)

Importing electric hoists under subheading 8425 11 into the EU is governed by the Union Customs Code and the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 requiring conformity assessment, CE marking and EU declaration of conformity. Electric hoists must comply with EMC Directive 2014/30/EU and LVD Directive 2014/35/EU. As lifting equipment they are subject to EN 14492-1 (chain hoists) and EN 14492-2 (wire rope hoists) specifying safety requirements and structural testing. Hoists used for lifting persons are subject to additional requirements. The importer must hold an EORI number and submit a customs declaration. Required documentation includes commercial invoice, transport document, CE declaration of conformity, operating instructions and technical documentation with rated load capacity and lifting height. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.

Customs duties and trade measures for subheading 8425 11

MFN customs duty rates for electric hoists under subheading 8425 11 should be verified in the current TARIC database. Preferential rates may be available under EU FTAs including CETA, EPA, EU-South Korea, TCA and the GSP system. Preferential treatment requires compliance with rules of origin and proof of origin. Industrial electric hoists may qualify for autonomous customs duty suspensions. Importers should check TARIC for anti-dumping duties from specific countries. Imports from Russia and Belarus are subject to EU sanctions. Import VAT is charged at the national rate. The customs value includes device price, transport and insurance costs. All rates and trade measures should be verified in TARIC.

Electric pulley tackle and hoists – Machinery Directive and periodic inspections

CN code 8425 11 covers electric pulley tackle and hoists. Import of lifting equipment requires Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC compliance and EN lifting safety standards. Equipment is subject to periodic inspections by national authorities. Customs clearance requires CE certificate, technical documentation, declaration of conformity and user manual in the destination country language.

Frequently asked questions

What CE requirements apply to electric hoists under 8425 11?
Electric hoists are subject to the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU and LVD Directive 2014/35/EU. CE marking, EU declaration of conformity and operating instructions are required. Hoists must comply with EN 14492-1 (chain) or EN 14492-2 (wire rope). Documentation must include rated load, lifting height and mechanism class. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
How to distinguish electric hoists from jacks in the tariff?
Electric hoists under 8425 11 lift loads using rope or chain wound on a drum or guided through a pulley block. Jacks (subheadings 8425 41-49) raise loads using hydraulic, screw or rack mechanisms. The key criterion is the lifting mechanism type. In case of doubt, a BTI should be obtained.
What documents are needed to import electric hoists?
Importing electric hoists under 8425 11 requires: commercial invoice, transport document, EORI number, CE declaration of conformity, operating instructions in user language and technical documentation with load parameters. Proof of origin is needed for preferential rates. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
What are the import requirements for electric pulley tackle and hoists CN 8425 11?
Importing electric pulley tackle and hoists CN 8425 11 requires Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC compliance, CE marking and declaration of conformity. TARIC sets the duty rates. Additional sector-specific requirements may apply.