Customs tariff code 8447: Wirk-, Strick-, Nähwirk-, Gimpen-, Tüll-, Spitzen-, Stick-, Posamentier-, Flecht-…
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 8447 covers Wirk-, Strick-, Nähwirk-, Gimpen-, Tüll-, Spitzen-, Stick-, Posamentier-, Flecht-, Netzknüpf- und Tuftingmaschinen. The third-country duty rate is 1.7 %, plus import VAT.
8447 is heading 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
- 8447
- Third-country duty
- 1.7 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 84NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOF
- 8447Wirk-, Strick-, Nähwirk-, Gimpen-, Tüll-, Spitzen-, Stick-, Posamentier-, Flecht-, Netzknüpf- und Tuftingmaschinen
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 1.7 % | 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.
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
Zu Unterpositionen 8447 2020 und 8447 2080: Hierher gehören Häkelmaschinen, die eigentlich als Kettenwirkmaschinen anzusehen sind, zum Herstellen von Zierposamenten, Fransen, Gardinen, Netzen, Spitzen usw. (z. B. Häkelgalonmaschinen, Spitzenhäkelmaschinen, Gardinenhäkelmaschinen, Besatzbänderhäkelmaschinen). Zu Unterposition 8447 9000: Neben den in den Erläuterungen zu Position 8447 des HS, Absatz C, genannten Maschinen gehören hierher z. B.: 1. Handstickmaschinen (Pantografen-Schiffchenstickmaschinen), Schiffchen-Stickautomaten mit Jacquardapparat oder dergleichen, Vielnadel-Stickmaschinen und Mehrkopf-Stickautomaten (mit mehreren Stickmaschinenköpfen auf einem gemeinsamen Maschinentisch und mit Jacquardapparat oder dergleichen); 2. Klöppelspitzenmaschinen, die mit Hilfe von Klöppeln einfädige oder mehrfädige Spitzen (Klöppelspitzen) herstellen; 3. …
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 8447 cover?
Code 8447 covers Wirk-, Strick-, Nähwirk-, Gimpen-, Tüll-, Spitzen-, Stick-, Posamentier-, Flecht-, Netzknüpf- und Tuftingmaschinen. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 8447?
The third-country duty rate for 8447 is 1.7 %. 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 8447?
The first six digits form the HS code: 8447. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 8447 have?
8447 has four digits and identifies a Harmonised System heading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 8447 sit in the tariff?
8447 sits in this hierarchy: 84 NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOF. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 8447?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 8447. 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.
Does customs tariff code 8447 change?
8447 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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