Customs tariff code

Customs tariff code 8408.10.23.00.0: For seagoing vessels of headings 8901 to 8906, neu, mit einer Leistung von, 50 kW oder…

Reference data as at 1 July 2026

Customs tariff code 8408.10.23.00.0 covers For seagoing vessels of headings 8901 to 8906, neu, mit einer Leistung von, 50 kW oder weniger, für Schiffe für die Seeschifffahrt der Positionen 8901 bis 8906, für Schlepper der Unterposition 8904 00 10 und für Kriegsschiffe der Unterposition 8906 10 00. TARIC holds no third-country duty rate of its own for this code; the rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.

8408.10.23.00.0 is national commodity 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 declarable: you can use it in this form on a customs declaration.

Customs code
8408.10.23.00.0
Third-country duty
See subdivision
Declarable
Yes
Binding rulings
0

Where this code sits in the tariff

  1. 84NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOF
  2. 8408Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines)
  3. 8408.10Marine propulsion engines
  4. 8408.10.23For seagoing vessels of headings 8901 to 8906, tugs of subheading 8904 00 10 and warships of subheading 8906 10 00
  5. 8408.10.23.00.0For seagoing vessels of headings 8901 to 8906, neu, mit einer Leistung von, 50 kW oder weniger, für Schiffe für die Seeschifffahrt der Positionen 8901 bis 8906, für Schlepper der Unterposition 8904 00 10 und für Kriegsschiffe der Unterposition 8906 10 00

From HS code to customs tariff code 8408.10.23.00.0

HS code8408.106 digits, uniform worldwide
CN code8408.10.238 digits, EU Combined Nomenclature
TARIC code8408.10.23.0010 digits, carries the EU measures
Commodity code8408.10.23.00.011 digits, used on a German import declaration

Duty rates and preferences

OriginDuty rateBasis
Faroe Islands0 %Tariff preference
Melilla0 %Tariff preference
Occupied palestinian Territory0 %Tariff preference
Türkiye0 %Customs Union Duty
San Marino0 %Customs Union Duty
Andorra0 %Customs Union Duty
EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods0 %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 of0 %Tariff preference
Ecuador0 %Tariff preference
United Kingdom0 %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.

Possible dual-use control codes

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.

  • 8A002jMarine systems, equipment and components, 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

The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.

Notes that govern this classification

Pos. 8408

Zu Unterpositionen 8408 10 11 bis 8408 10 99: Siehe die Erläuterungen zu den Unterpositionen 8407 21 10 bis 8407 29 00.

Abschnitt XVI

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. …

Frequently asked questions

What does customs tariff code 8408.10.23.00.0 cover?

Code 8408.10.23.00.0 covers For seagoing vessels of headings 8901 to 8906, neu, mit einer Leistung von, 50 kW oder weniger, für Schiffe für die Seeschifffahrt der Positionen 8901 bis 8906, für Schlepper der Unterposition 8904 00 10 und für Kriegsschiffe der Unterposition 8906 10 00. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.

What is the duty rate for 8408.10.23.00.0?

TARIC holds no third-country rate of its own for 8408.10.23.00.0. The rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.

What is the HS code for 8408.10.23.00.0?

The first six digits form the HS code: 840810. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.

How many digits does 8408.10.23.00.0 have?

8408.10.23.00.0 has eleven digits and is the full German commodity code used on an import declaration. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.

Where does 8408.10.23.00.0 sit in the tariff?

8408.10.23.00.0 sits in this hierarchy: 84 NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOF > 8408 Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines) > 840810 Marine propulsion engines > 84081023 For seagoing vessels of headings 8901 to 8906, tugs of subheading 8904 00 10 and warships of subheading 8906 10 00. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.

Is there binding tariff information for 8408.10.23.00.0?

The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 8408.10.23.00.0. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.

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 8408.10.23.00.0 a dual-use item?

The customs code alone does not decide that. An indicative correlation links 8408.10.23.00.0 to 8A002j. 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 8408.10.23.00.0 change?

8408.10.23.00.0 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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