Customs tariff code 8401.40: Parts of nuclear reactors
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 8401.40 covers Parts of nuclear reactors. The third-country duty rate is 3.7 %, plus import VAT.
8401.40 is HS subheading 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
- 8401.40
- Third-country duty
- 3.7 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 1
Where this code sits in the tariff
From HS code to customs tariff code 8401.40
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.
Binding tariff information for this code
Partie de réacteur nucléaire se présentant sous la forme de crayons de source primaire enrichis en Californium (Cf-252) permettant le démarrage du réacteur.
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 8401.40 cover?
Code 8401.40 covers Parts of nuclear reactors. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 8401.40?
The third-country duty rate for 8401.40 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 8401.40?
The first six digits form the HS code: 840140. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 8401.40 have?
8401.40 has six digits and matches the globally uniform HS subheading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 8401.40 sit in the tariff?
8401.40 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. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 8401.40?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 8401.40, for example FR-RTC-2014-003770. 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.
Does customs tariff code 8401.40 change?
8401.40 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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