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84253900
NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOFPulley tackle and hoists other than skip hoists; winches and capstans; jacks

Other

Standard EU duty
0%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
10 docs
X858Y811X802Y997N954U045+4
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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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 39

Subheading 8425 39 of the Combined Nomenclature covers other skip hoists and hoists for raising vehicles, powered by other than electric motor. This includes hydraulic shaft winders, pneumatic winders, combustion engine skip hoists and diesel-powered mine winding machines. Classification requires distinction from electric skip hoists (8425 31) and general-purpose hoists (8425 11, 8425 19). The decisive criterion is the skip or shaft hoist application with non-electric drive. This subheading belongs to Section XVI and Chapter 84. Classification follows GRI rules 1 and 6. Skip hoists are large-scale, high-value equipment. Where classification is uncertain, a BTI should be obtained.

Import requirements for other skip hoists (8425 39)

Importing skip hoists under subheading 8425 39 into the EU is governed by the Union Customs Code and the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. Devices must carry CE marking and EU declaration of conformity. Hoists for transporting persons are subject to stringent mining safety requirements. Combustion engine devices must meet emission standards. ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU applies in explosive atmosphere zones. The importer must hold an EORI number. Oversized transport may require permits. Documentation includes commercial invoice, transport document, CE declaration and technical documentation. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.

Customs duties for subheading 8425 39

MFN duty rates for skip hoists under subheading 8425 39 should be verified in TARIC. Preferential rates may be available under EU FTAs and GSP. Skip hoists as specialised mining machinery may qualify for autonomous duty suspensions. Imports from Russia and Belarus are subject to EU sanctions. Import VAT is charged. All rates should be verified in TARIC.

Other skip hoists – Machinery Directive and periodic inspections

CN code 8425 39 covers other 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 39 cover?
Subheading 8425 39 covers non-electric skip hoists and mine winders including hydraulic, pneumatic and combustion engine shaft winders for mining. Electric skip hoists are under 8425 31. The key criteria are non-electric drive and skip/shaft application. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
What safety regulations apply to non-electric skip hoists?
Skip hoists under 8425 39 are subject to the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 requiring CE marking. Combustion engine hoists must meet emission standards. ATEX 2014/34/EU compliance is required in explosive atmosphere zones. Hoists for person transport are subject to stringent mining safety standards. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
What documents are needed for importing skip hoists?
Importing skip hoists under 8425 39 requires: commercial invoice, transport document, EORI number, CE declaration of conformity and technical documentation. 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 other skip hoists CN 8425 39?
Importing other skip hoists CN 8425 39 requires Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC compliance, CE marking and declaration of conformity. TARIC sets the duty rates. Additional sector-specific requirements may apply.