Customs tariff code 8408.20: Motoren von der zum Antrieb von Fahrzeugen des Kapitels 87 verwendeten Art
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 8408.20 covers Motoren von der zum Antrieb von Fahrzeugen des Kapitels 87 verwendeten Art. TARIC holds no third-country duty rate of its own for this code; the rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
8408.20 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
- 8408.20
- Third-country duty
- See subdivision
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 1
Where this code sits in the tariff
From HS code to customs tariff code 8408.20
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 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
MOTEUR DIESEL MONOCYLINDRE DESTINE A ETRE MONTE SUR DES VEHICULES SANS PERMIS DE TYPE QUADRICYCLE LEGER. SA CYLINDREE EST DE 441 CM3, ET SA PUISSANCE DE 4 KW. IL EST LIVRE SANS LANCEUR MANUEL, SANS RESERVOIR, MAIS AVEC UN DEMARREUR ELECTRIQUE. IL N'EST PAS DESTINE A EQUIPER UN BATEAU, MAIS EST DESTINE A ETRE INSTALLE SUR UN VEHICULE AUTOMOBILE RELEVANT DE LA POSITION 870331.
Notes that govern this classification
Zu Position 8479 gehören jedoch stets Maschinen, die aus beliebigen Stoffen Bindfäden, Seile, Taue oder Kabel herstellen (z. B. Litzenschlagmaschinen, Seilschlagmaschinen und Kabelmaschinen) (RV E8408200). 9. Im Sinne der Position 8470 gilt der Begriff „im Taschenformat“ nur für Geräte, deren Abmessungen 170 mm x 100 mm x 45 mm nicht übersteigen (RV E8409000). 10. Im Sinne der Position 8485 bezeichnet der Begriff „additive Fertigung“ (auch als 3D-Druck bezeichnet) den Aufbau physischer Gegenstände anhand eines digitalen Modells durch schichtweises Auftragen sowie Härtung und Verfestigung eines Werkstoffs (z. B. von Metall, Kunststoffen oder Keramik) (RV E8410100). …
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
- 8408.20.10For the industrial assembly of: pedestrian-controlled tractors of subheading 8701 10; motor vehicles of heading 8703; motor vehicles of heading 8704 with an engine of a cylinder capacity of less than 2 500 cm$3; motor vehicles of heading 8705
- 8408.20.31Not exceeding 50 kW
- 8408.20.35Exceeding 50 kW but not exceeding 100 kW
- 8408.20.37Exceeding 100 kW
- 8408.20.51Not exceeding 50 kW
- 8408.20.55Exceeding 50 kW but not exceeding 100 kW
- 8408.20.57Exceeding 100 kW but not exceeding 200 kW
- 8408.20.99Exceeding 200 kW
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 8408.20 cover?
Code 8408.20 covers Motoren von der zum Antrieb von Fahrzeugen des Kapitels 87 verwendeten Art. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 8408.20?
TARIC holds no third-country rate of its own for 8408.20. The rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
What is the HS code for 8408.20?
The first six digits form the HS code: 840820. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 8408.20 have?
8408.20 has six digits and matches the globally uniform HS subheading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 8408.20 sit in the tariff?
8408.20 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). The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 8408.20?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 8408.20, for example FR-RTC-2013-164621. 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 8408.20 change?
8408.20 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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