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84253100
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
14 docs
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Preferences
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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.

Definition and scope of CN subheading 8425 31

Subheading 8425 31 of the Combined Nomenclature covers skip hoists and hoists for raising vehicles, powered by electric motor. This category includes mine shaft winders used in underground mining for transporting persons and materials, skip hoists for ore transport, shaft winding engines and equipment for raising vehicles in mines. Classification requires distinction from general-purpose hoists (8425 11), non-electric skip hoists (8425 39) and passenger and freight lifts (heading 8428). The decisive criterion is the application as a skip hoist or vehicle-raising device with electric drive in a mining context. This subheading belongs to Section XVI and Chapter 84. Classification follows the GRI, rules 1 and 6. Where classification is uncertain, a BTI should be obtained.

Import requirements for electric skip hoists (8425 31)

Importing skip hoists under subheading 8425 31 into the EU is governed by the Union Customs Code and the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. Skip hoists used for transporting persons in mines are subject to stringent safety requirements including ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU where applicable in explosive atmospheres. Devices must carry CE marking and EU declaration of conformity. European EN standards for mining equipment define structural and testing requirements. The importer must hold an EORI number. Oversized transport may require abnormal load permits. Documentation includes commercial invoice, transport document, CE declaration of conformity and full technical documentation. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.

Customs duties and trade measures for subheading 8425 31

MFN customs duty rates for skip hoists under subheading 8425 31 should be verified in TARIC. Skip hoists are specialised mining equipment of high unit value. Preferential rates may be available under EU FTAs and the GSP system. Preferential treatment requires rules of origin compliance and proof of origin. Skip hoists may qualify for autonomous duty suspensions as specialised mining machinery. Importers should check TARIC for anti-dumping measures. 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 should be verified in TARIC.

Electric skip hoists – Machinery Directive and periodic inspections

CN code 8425 31 covers electric skip 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 does subheading 8425 31 cover?
Subheading 8425 31 covers electric skip hoists and mine shaft winders used primarily in underground mining for transporting persons, materials and ore. The key criteria are electric drive and skip or mine shaft application. Non-electric skip hoists are classified under 8425 39. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
What safety regulations apply to mine skip hoists?
Skip hoists under 8425 31 are subject to the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 requiring CE marking. Hoists for transporting persons must meet stringent mining safety standards. ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU compliance is required in explosive atmosphere zones. European EN standards for mining equipment define structural and testing requirements. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
What documents are needed for importing skip hoists?
Importing skip hoists under 8425 31 requires: commercial invoice, transport document, EORI number, CE declaration of conformity, full technical documentation and operating instructions. Oversized transport may require permits. Proof of origin is needed for preferential rates. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
What are the import requirements for electric skip hoists CN 8425 31?
Importing electric skip hoists CN 8425 31 requires Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC compliance, CE marking and declaration of conformity. TARIC sets the duty rates. Additional sector-specific requirements may apply.