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84791000
NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOFMachines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter

Machinery for public works, building or the like

Standard EU duty
0%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
42 docs
C669C670C672Y923X858Y811+36
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%VN 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 of subheading 8479 10

Subheading 8479 10 of the Combined Nomenclature covers machinery for public works, building or similar purposes not elsewhere specified or included. Heading 8479 is a residual heading for machines with individual functions not covered by other headings of Chapter 84. Subheading 8479 10 covers specialised construction and road machines not classified under heading 8429 (bulldozers, graders), 8430 (pile drivers, snow ploughs) or 8474 (stone sorting machines). The key criterion is the machine being intended for public works and not being classifiable elsewhere in Chapter 84. GRI Rules 1 and 6 form the basis.

Import requirements for public works machines (8479 10)

Importing machines under subheading 8479 10 into the EU requires compliance with the UCC. Machines are subject to the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 and require CE marking. Construction machines operating near people must meet specific safety requirements. Machines with combustion engines are subject to Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 on emissions from engines of non-road mobile machinery (NRMM). Customs documentation includes a commercial invoice, transport document, CE declaration and technical specification. VAT applies on import. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.

Duty rates and trade measures for subheading 8479 10

MFN duty rates for machines under subheading 8479 10 should be verified in TARIC. Preferential rates may be available under EU FTAs. Compliance with rules of origin is required. Imports from Russia and Belarus are subject to EU sanctions. VAT applies on import. All rates should be verified in TARIC.

Frequently asked questions

What does subheading 8479 10 cover?
Subheading 8479 10 covers public works and construction machines not classified elsewhere in Chapter 84. Bulldozers are under 8429, pile drivers under 8430, stone sorting machines under 8474. CE marking is required. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
What emission standards apply to construction machines?
Construction machines with combustion engines are subject to Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 on NRMM emissions. Engines must meet applicable emission limits based on power and market introduction date. Machines must bear CE marking under Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
What documents are needed?
Importing machines under 8479 10 requires a commercial invoice, transport document (CMR, B/L or AWB), EORI number, CE declaration, operating instructions and technical specification. For preferential rates, proof of origin is needed. Combustion engines require NRMM emission documentation. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.