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84798300
NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOFMachines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter

Cold isostatic presses

Standard EU duty
1.7%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
59 docs
Y054Y121Y123Y152Y160Y163+53
Standard rates
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNESThird country duty1.7%R1832/21
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 0%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%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
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”.
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.
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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 83

Subheading 8479 83 of the Combined Nomenclature covers pressing, crushing and compacting machines having individual mechanical functions, not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 84. This subheading includes presses for forming plastics other than injection moulding and extrusion machines, isostatic pressing machines, briquetting presses and machines for compacting bulk materials. It is essential to distinguish these from hydraulic and mechanical presses for metals (headings 8462-8463), paper production presses (heading 8439) and vegetable oil presses (heading 8479 20). Classification requires establishing that the machine is not covered by a more specific heading. The General Rules for Interpretation (GRI), particularly Rules 1 and 6, form the basis for classification. In case of doubt, a Binding Tariff Information (BTI) ruling is recommended.

Import requirements for pressing machines (8479 83)

Importing pressing machines under subheading 8479 83 into the European Union requires compliance with the Union Customs Code (Regulation (EU) No 952/2013). The importer must hold an EORI number and submit an electronic customs declaration. Machines are subject to the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, requiring conformity assessment and CE marking. Presses with working pressure exceeding specified thresholds may be subject to the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 2014/68/EU regarding pressure vessels and components. Large-format machines may require special customs clearance procedures and may be imported in parts for on-site assembly. Documentation includes a commercial invoice, transport document, technical specification, CE declaration of conformity and operating instructions. Import of specialised presses may be subject to dual-use controls. Duty rates should be verified in the European Commission's TARIC database.

Duty rates and trade measures for subheading 8479 83

MFN duty rates for pressing machines under subheading 8479 83 should be verified in the current TARIC database. Preferential duty rates may be available under EU FTAs, including CETA, the EU-Japan EPA and the EU-UK TCA. Compliance with rules of origin and valid proof of origin (EUR.1, invoice declaration or REX) are required for preferential treatment. Specialised machines not produced in the EU may benefit from autonomous tariff suspensions under EU Council regulation. Imports from Russia and Belarus are subject to EU sanctions, including restrictions on industrial technologies. The importer should check TARIC for any anti-dumping duties on presses from the specific country of origin. VAT at the national rate applies on import. All current duty rates and trade measures should be verified in TARIC before import.

Frequently asked questions

What does subheading 8479 83 cover?
Subheading 8479 83 covers pressing, crushing and compacting machines with individual mechanical functions not specified elsewhere in Chapter 84. This includes forming presses, isostatic presses, briquetting presses and compactors. Metal presses are classified under headings 8462-8463. It is essential to establish that the machine is not covered by a more specific CN heading. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
Are pressing machines (8479 83) subject to the Pressure Equipment Directive?
Pressing machines under subheading 8479 83 may be subject to the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 2014/68/EU if they contain pressure vessels or components operating above the pressure thresholds specified in the directive. In such cases, additional conformity assessment, including examination by a notified body, is required. The manufacturer must prepare technical documentation and affix the CE mark. PED requirements apply in conjunction with the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230.
What documents are needed to import pressing machines (8479 83)?
Importing machines under subheading 8479 83 requires a commercial invoice, transport document (CMR, B/L or AWB), the importer's EORI number, a technical specification, CE declaration of conformity and operating instructions in the user's language. For preferential rates, a valid certificate of origin is needed. Machines subject to PED require additional pressure documentation. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.