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

Mixing, kneading, crushing, grinding, screening, sifting, homogenising, emulsifying or stirring machines

Standard EU duty
1.7%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
56 docs
X060X061X062X063X064X065+50
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

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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 82

Subheading 8479 82 of the Combined Nomenclature covers machines for mixing, kneading, crushing, grinding, screening, sifting, homogenising, emulsifying or stirring, having individual mechanical functions, not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 84. This subheading includes industrial mixers, kneaders for plastic masses, mechanical homogenisers and emulsifiers used in the chemical, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. It is essential to distinguish these machines from food mixers under heading 8438 and from mills and crushers under heading 8474. Classification requires determining that the machine performs a mixing or kneading function on materials not covered by more specific CN headings. The General Rules for Interpretation (GRI), particularly Rules 1 and 6, form the basis for classification. The importer should accurately describe the machine function in customs documentation. In case of doubt, a Binding Tariff Information (BTI) ruling is recommended.

Import requirements for mixing machines (8479 82)

Importing mixing and kneading machines under subheading 8479 82 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 with the correct CN code. Machines are subject to the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, requiring conformity assessment, technical documentation and CE marking before placing on the EU market. Machines intended for food contact are additionally subject to Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. Equipment used in the pharmaceutical industry may need to comply with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements. Import documentation includes a commercial invoice, transport document, technical specification and CE declaration of conformity. VAT applies on import. Current MFN duty rates should be verified in TARIC.

Duty rates and trade measures for subheading 8479 82

MFN duty rates for mixing and kneading machines under subheading 8479 82 should be verified in the current European Commission TARIC database. Preferential duty rates may be available under EU FTAs, including CETA (Canada), the EU-Japan EPA, the EU-South Korea Agreement 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 available from EU production may benefit from autonomous tariff suspensions. Imports from Russia and Belarus are subject to EU sanctions restrictions. The importer should check TARIC for any anti-dumping or countervailing duties on machines from the chosen country of origin. VAT at the applicable national rate applies on import. All current duty rates and trade measures should be verified in TARIC before filing a customs declaration.

Frequently asked questions

What machines does subheading 8479 82 cover?
Subheading 8479 82 covers machines for mixing, kneading, crushing, grinding, screening, homogenising and emulsifying with individual mechanical functions. This includes industrial mixers, kneaders and homogenisers. Food mixers are classified under heading 8438, and mills and crushers under heading 8474. It is essential to establish that the machine is not covered by a more specific CN heading. In case of doubt, a BTI ruling is recommended.
Do mixing machines (8479 82) require CE marking?
Mixing and kneading machines under subheading 8479 82 are subject to the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 and require CE marking before placing on the EU market. The manufacturer must carry out a conformity assessment, prepare technical documentation and issue an EU declaration of conformity. Machines for food contact are additionally subject to Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004. Operating instructions must be provided in the user's language.
What documents are required to import kneading machines (8479 82)?
Importing machines under subheading 8479 82 requires a commercial invoice with product description, a transport document (CMR, B/L or AWB), the importer's EORI number, a technical specification and a CE declaration of conformity. For preferential rates, a valid certificate of origin (EUR.1, invoice declaration or REX) is needed. Machines for food contact require additional compliance documentation. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.