Customs tariff code 8448.20.00: Parts and accessories of machines of heading 8444 or of their auxiliary machinery
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 8448.20.00 covers Parts and accessories of machines of heading 8444 or of their auxiliary machinery. The third-country duty rate is 1.7 %, plus import VAT.
8448.20.00 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
- 8448.20.00
- Third-country duty
- 1.7 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 3
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 84NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOF
- 8448Auxiliary machinery for use with machines of heading 8444, 8445, 8446 or 8447 (for example, dobbies, jacquards, automatic stop motions, shuttle changing mechanisms); parts and accessories suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of this heading or of heading 8444, 8445, 8446 or 8447 (for example, spindles and spindle flyers, card clothing, combs, extruding nipples, shuttles, healds and heald-frames, hosiery needles)
- 8448.20Parts and accessories of machines of heading 8444 or of their auxiliary machinery
- 8448.20.00Parts and accessories of machines of heading 8444 or of their auxiliary machinery
From HS code to customs tariff code 8448.20.00
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.
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.
- 1B001cEquipment designed for the "production" of "composite" structures or laminates or "fibrous or filamentary materials", as follows, and specially designed components and accessories therefor:
- 1B001cEquipment designed for the "production" of "composite" structures or laminates or "fibrous or filamentary materials", as follows, and specially designed components and accessories therefor:
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
Sog. Galette - spezifisch nach technischer Zeichnung gefertigtes Erzeugnis mit Elektromotor und Spulkopf, - zum Einbau in eine Maschine zum Düsenspinnen zur Verstreckung von Fäden. "Teil, erkennbar ausschließlich für Waren der Position 8444 (Maschine zum Düsenspinnen) - sog. Galette"
Birotorchangierung, Artikel-Nr. 1-024-4053, - aus einem länglichen, spezifisch geformten Einbauelement mit diversen Bohrungen, sog. Flügeln (Rotorscheiben) und Zahnriemen, - zum Umlenken des vertikalen Fadenlaufs in einen horizontalen Fadenlauf durch eine Hin- und Herbewegung des Fadens vor dem Wickelvorgang, zum Einbau in Düsenspinn- maschinen zur Herstellung synthetischer Spinnfäden bestimmt. "Teile, erkennbar ausschließlich oder hauptsächlich für Maschinen der Position 8444 bestimmt - sog. Birotorchangierung"
(Spulkopf-)Rotor, Artikel-Nr. 1-011-2212, - aus einem spezifisch geformten, annähernd kreisrunden Element mit zwei runden Bohrungen, - zur Aufnahme der Spannfutter von bei der Garnaufwicklung benutzten Wickelhülsen, zum Einbau in den Spulkopf einer Düsenspinnmaschine zur Herstellung synthetischer Spinnfäden. "Teile, erkennbar ausschließlich oder hauptsächlich für Maschinen der Position 8444 bestimmt - sog. (Spulkopf-)Rotor"
Notes that govern this classification
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Zu dieser Position gehören: I) Alle Hilfsmaschinen und -apparate, die eine eigene Funktion haben und allein oder zusammen mit Maschinen der Pos. 8444, 8445, 8446 oder 8447 (Spinnmaschinen, Webmaschinen, Strickmaschinen, Stickmaschinen usw.) verwendet werden, um entweder deren Verwendungsmöglichkeiten zu erweitern (z. B. Schaftmaschinen, Jacquardmaschinen) oder um eine im Zusammenhang mit der Hauptfunktion der Maschine stehende Sonderarbeit maschinell durchzuführen (z. B. Kettfadenwächter, Schussfadenwächter, Kettfadenanknüpfapparate). II) Die Teile der vorstehend aufgeführten Hilfsmaschinen und -apparate sowie die Teile von Maschinen und Apparaten der Pos. …
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 8448.20.00 cover?
Code 8448.20.00 covers Parts and accessories of machines of heading 8444 or of their auxiliary machinery. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 8448.20.00?
The third-country duty rate for 8448.20.00 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 8448.20.00?
The first six digits form the HS code: 844820. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 8448.20.00 have?
8448.20.00 has eight digits and matches the EU Combined Nomenclature. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 8448.20.00 sit in the tariff?
8448.20.00 sits in this hierarchy: 84 NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOF > 8448 Auxiliary machinery for use with machines of heading 8444, 8445, 8446 or 8447 (for example, dobbies, jacquards, automatic stop motions, shuttle changing mechanisms); parts and accessories suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of this heading or of heading 8444, 8445, 8446 or 8447 (for example, spindles and spindle flyers, card clothing, combs, extruding nipples, shuttles, healds and heald-frames, hosiery needles) > 844820 Parts and accessories of machines of heading 8444 or of their auxiliary machinery. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 8448.20.00?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 8448.20.00, for example DE1759/15-1. 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 8448.20.00 a dual-use item?
The customs code alone does not decide that. An indicative correlation links 8448.20.00 to 1B001c, 1B001c. 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 8448.20.00 change?
8448.20.00 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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