Customs tariff code 8401.20.00: Machinery and apparatus for isotopic separation, and parts thereof
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 8401.20.00 covers Machinery and apparatus for isotopic separation, and parts thereof. The third-country duty rate is 3.7 %, plus import VAT.
8401.20.00 is CN code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 84. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 8401.20.00
- Third-country duty
- 3.7 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 2
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 84NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOF
- 8401Nuclear reactors; fuel elements (cartridges), non-irradiated, for nuclear reactors; machinery and apparatus for isotopic separation
- 8401.20Machinery and apparatus for isotopic separation, and parts thereof
- 8401.20.00Machinery and apparatus for isotopic separation, and parts thereof
From HS code to customs tariff code 8401.20.00
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 3.7 % | MFN |
| Faroe Islands | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ecuador | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Compliance regimes on this code
Beyond the duty rate, these EU regimes attach to this code. Each verdict follows from the code alone; the goods themselves can still fall outside a regime.
Indicative correlation only. The mapping from customs codes to dual-use control codes is guidance, not a classification. Whether an item is controlled depends on its technical parameters.
- 0B001aPlant for the separation of isotopes of "natural uranium", "depleted uranium" or "special fissile materials", and specially designed or prepared equipment and components therefor, as follows:
- 0B001bPlant for the separation of isotopes of "natural uranium", "depleted uranium" or "special fissile materials", and specially designed or prepared equipment and components therefor, as follows:
- 0B001cPlant for the separation of isotopes of "natural uranium", "depleted uranium" or "special fissile materials", and specially designed or prepared equipment and components therefor, as follows:
- 0B001dPlant for the separation of isotopes of "natural uranium", "depleted uranium" or "special fissile materials", and specially designed or prepared equipment and components therefor, as follows:
- 0B001ePlant for the separation of isotopes of "natural uranium", "depleted uranium" or "special fissile materials", and specially designed or prepared equipment and components therefor, as follows:
- 0B001fPlant for the separation of isotopes of "natural uranium", "depleted uranium" or "special fissile materials", and specially designed or prepared equipment and components therefor, as follows:
- 0B001gPlant for the separation of isotopes of "natural uranium", "depleted uranium" or "special fissile materials", and specially designed or prepared equipment and components therefor, as follows:
- 0B001hPlant for the separation of isotopes of "natural uranium", "depleted uranium" or "special fissile materials", and specially designed or prepared equipment and components therefor, as follows:
Derived from TARIC and the published EU regulations. It is a starting point for a screening, not a compliance assessment of your goods.
Binding tariff information for this code
Een apparaat of machine die wordt toegepast bij isotopenscheiding zijnde een zogenoemd "opvangsysteem" in de vorm van een geïsoleerde box/container, voor het procedé waarbij uraan in vaste vorm wordt omgezet naar een gasvormige status. Het apparaat is onder meer voorzien van een elektrisch verwarmingssysteem, met temperatuur controle instrumenten. In het apparaat worden UF6 cilinders opgeslagen. Het geheel wordt aangemerkt als een machine of apparaat voor de isotopenscheiding en delen daarvan (Eurotom) zoals bedoeld bij GS-post 8401 van de gecombineerde nomenclatuur.
Een apparaat of machine die wordt toegepast bij isotopenscheiding zijnde een zogenoemd “opvangsysteem” in de vorm van een geïsoleerde box/container, voor het procedé waarbij uraan in gasvormige status wordt omgezet in vaste vorm. Het apparaat is onder meer voorzien van een diepvries installatie met, temperatuur controle instrumenten. In het apparaat worden UF6 cilinders opgeslagen. Het geheel wordt aangemerkt als een machine of apparaat voor de isotopenscheiding en delen daarvan (Eurotom) zoals bedoeld bij GS-post 8401 van de gecombineerde nomenclatuur.
Notes that govern this classification
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) I) Kernreaktoren Die Bezeichnung „Kernreaktoren“ umfasst in der Regel sämtliche vom biologischen Schild umgebenen Geräte und Vorrichtungen, ggf. einschließlich des Schildes selbst, sowie die übrigen Geräte und Vorrichtungen außerhalb dieses Raumes, sofern sie mit den Geräten und Vorrichtungen innerhalb des Schildes ein Ganzes bilden. Ein Kernreaktor umfasst in der Regel: A) Das Reaktorherz (Reaktorkern), bestehend aus: 1) dem (spalt- und brütbaren) Kernbrennstoff, der sich in gelöster oder fein verteilter Form im Moderator befindet (homogene Reaktoren) oder in Brennstoffelementen konzentriert ist (heterogene Reaktoren); 2) dem Moderator und ggf. dem Neutronenreflektor (z. B. …
1. Zu Abschnitt XVI gehören nicht: a) Förderbänder und Treibriemen, aus Kunststoffen des Kapitels 39, Förderbänder und Treibriemen aus vulkanisiertem Kautschuk (Position 4010) sowie Waren zu technischen Zwecken aus Weichkautschuk (Position 4016) (RV C1601A00); b) Waren zu technischen Zwecken aus Leder oder rekonstituiertem Leder (Position 4205) oder aus Pelzfellen (Position 4303) (RV C1601B00); c) Spulen, Hülsen, Röhrchen und ähnliche Träger, aus Stoffen aller Art (z. B. Kapitel 39, 40, 44, 48 oder Abschnitt XV) (RV C1601C00); d) Lochkarten für Jacquard- oder ähnliche Maschinen (z. B. Kapitel 39 oder 48 bzw. …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 8401.20.00 cover?
Code 8401.20.00 covers Machinery and apparatus for isotopic separation, and parts thereof. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 8401.20.00?
The third-country duty rate for 8401.20.00 is 3.7 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 8401.20.00?
The first six digits form the HS code: 840120. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 8401.20.00 have?
8401.20.00 has eight digits and matches the EU Combined Nomenclature. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 8401.20.00 sit in the tariff?
8401.20.00 sits in this hierarchy: 84 NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOF > 8401 Nuclear reactors; fuel elements (cartridges), non-irradiated, for nuclear reactors; machinery and apparatus for isotopic separation > 840120 Machinery and apparatus for isotopic separation, and parts thereof. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 8401.20.00?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 8401.20.00, for example NLRTD-2010-003570. A BTI shows which product characteristics the customs authority relied on.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Is 8401.20.00 a dual-use item?
The customs code alone does not decide that. An indicative correlation links 8401.20.00 to 0B001a, 0B001b, 0B001c, 0B001d, 0B001e, 0B001f, 0B001g, 0B001h. Whether your item is listed depends on its technical parameters and has to be checked against the wording of the control list.
Does customs tariff code 8401.20.00 change?
8401.20.00 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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