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84795000
NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOFMachines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter

Industrial robots, not elsewhere specified or included

Standard EU duty
1.7%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
58 docs
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Standard rates
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNESThird country duty1.7%R2261/98
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%NZ 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

BTI classification examples

DEgold986/25-1

Industrial robot with 6-axis arm

metalGRI 1GRI 6
FRgold25-01570

Industrial robotic arm made of aluminium and carbon fibre

aluminiumGRI 1GRI 6
DEgold620/25-1

Industrial robot automation module

metalGRI 1GRI 6
FRgold25-01602

Electric robotic manipulator arm for underwater use

metalGRI 1GRI 5aGRI 6
ATgold0065-DEC

Automatic machine for recognizing and opening folding boxes

metalGRI 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.

Classification scope of subheading 8479 50

Subheading 8479 50 of the Combined Nomenclature covers industrial robots not elsewhere specified or included. These are programmable, multifunctional manipulators designed to move materials, parts, tools or specialised devices through variable programmed motions for the performance of a variety of tasks. The classification covers articulated robots (robotic arms), Cartesian robots, SCARA robots, delta robots and collaborative robots (cobots). These robots are used in welding, assembly, packaging, palletising, machining and quality inspection. This subheading must be distinguished from CNC machine tools (headings 8456-8465) and specialised automatic machines. The key criterion is the universal nature and reprogrammability of the robot. GRI Rules 1 and 6 form the basis.

Import requirements for industrial robots (8479 50)

Importing robots under subheading 8479 50 into the EU requires compliance with the UCC. Robots are subject to the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 and require CE marking. Collaborative robots (cobots) working in close proximity to humans must meet specific safety requirements of EN ISO 10218 and technical specification ISO/TS 15066. Robots with artificial intelligence systems may be subject to the EU AI Act. Robots intended for military or dual-use applications may be subject to export controls under Regulation (EU) 2021/821. 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 50

MFN duty rates 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. Industrial robots as technologically advanced goods may be subject to dual-use controls. VAT applies on import. All rates should be verified in TARIC.

Frequently asked questions

What does subheading 8479 50 cover?
Subheading 8479 50 covers programmable industrial robots, including articulated, SCARA, Cartesian, delta and collaborative robots. Used in welding, assembly, packaging and quality inspection. CNC machine tools are under headings 8456-8465. CE marking is required. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
What regulations apply to AI-equipped robots?
Industrial robots with AI systems may be subject to the EU AI Act, which classifies AI systems by risk level. Collaborative robots must comply with EN ISO 10218 and ISO/TS 15066. Military-use robots are subject to dual-use controls (Regulation 2021/821). Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
What documents are needed?
Importing robots under 8479 50 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. Robots may be subject to dual-use controls. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.