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

Rope- or cable-making machines

Data statuscurrentISZTAR data as of 19/09/2026verified 19/09/2026ISZTAR4 ↗
Source: ISZTAR4
8479400000
Standard EU duty
1.7%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
36 docs
X858Y811X803X805Y801Y802+30
Standard rates
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNESThird country duty1.7%-R2261/98
ERGA OMNESLow-value consignment customs duty3 EUR
3%
-R0382/26
ERGA OMNESAirworthiness tariff suspension0%2 condition(s)R1517/18
Preferences
AD 0%AL 0%BA 0%CA 0%CAMER 0%CARI 0%CH 0%CI 0%CL 0%CM 0%CO 0%DOEd-D /L-SEH 0%DZ 0%EBA 0%EC 0%EEA 0%EG 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%Mercosur 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%US 0%VN 0%WS 0%XC 0%XK 0%XL 0%XS 0%ZA 0%
Notes
TM01066From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, a customs duty of EUR 3 per item in a consignment the intrinsic value of which does not exceed a total of EUR 150 shall apply instead of the relief eliminated pursuant to Article 1 of this Regulation, where:(a) the importation of the goods is exempt from VAT in accordance with Article 143(1), point (ca), of Directive 2006/112/EC; or(b) the goods are in a postal consignment as defined in Article 1, point (24), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446.
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.
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 “2000”.
CD303The relief from or the reduction of customs duties shall be subject to a specific request expressed by the declarant in Data Element 12 04 000 000 of the UCC [Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446 (Annex B)] (former box 44 of the Single Administrative Document (SAD) "Additional information/Documents produced/Certificates and authorisations").
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.
CD01100For the purposes of this Regulation, the origin of goods shall be determined in accordance with the rules on non-preferential origin as referred to in Title II, Chapter 2, Section 1 of Regulation (EU) No 952/2013, until rules on preferential origin as referred to in Article 64(2) or (3) of that Regulation have been adopted.
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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 40

Subheading 8479 40 of the Combined Nomenclature covers rope or cable-making machines. This includes wire stranding machines, braiding machines, steel cable production machines, synthetic and natural fibre rope machines, rope coiling machines and specialised equipment for mining and marine ropes. This subheading must be distinguished from electrical cable machines (8479 89 or Chapter 85) and textile machines (headings 8444-8449). The key criterion is the machine being intended for producing mechanical ropes and cables (not electrical). GRI Rules 1 and 6 form the basis.

Import requirements for rope making machines (8479 40)

Importing machines under subheading 8479 40 into the EU requires compliance with the UCC. Machines are subject to the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 and require CE marking. Machines with large rotating elements require specific guards, safety barriers and emergency stop systems. 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 40

MFN duty rates should be verified in TARIC. Preferential rates may be available under EU FTAs. Imports from Russia and Belarus are subject to EU sanctions. VAT applies on import. All rates should be verified in TARIC.

Import procedure for specialised machines 8479 40

Machines under CN 8479 40 form a broad category of mechanical appliances. Import requires CE marking under Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. The MFN duty rate is 1.7%. For high-value machines, Binding Tariff Information (BTI) ruling provides legal certainty on classification for 3 years across all EU Member States.

Frequently asked questions

What does subheading 8479 40 cover?
Subheading 8479 40 covers rope and cable making machines, including wire stranding, braiding and coiling machines for steel and synthetic ropes. Electrical cable machines are classified separately. CE marking is required. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
What safety standards apply?
Machines under 8479 40 must comply with the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. Large rotating element guards, safety barriers and emergency stops are required. CE marking and a declaration of conformity are mandatory. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
What documents are needed?
Importing machines under 8479 40 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. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
What is the MFN duty rate for machines under 8479 40?
Machines under CN 8479 40 are subject to an MFN duty rate of 1.7%. Preferential rates may apply from FTA partner countries. Import VAT applies at the national rate.

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