Customs tariff code 8459.21.00.00: Numerically controlled
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 8459.21.00.00 covers Numerically controlled. The third-country duty rate is 2.7 %, plus import VAT.
8459.21.00.00 is TARIC 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
- 8459.21.00.00
- Third-country duty
- 2.7 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 84NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOF
- 8459Machine tools (including way-type unit head machines) for drilling, boring, milling, threading or tapping by removing metal, other than lathes (including turning centres) of heading 8458
- 8459.21Numerically controlled
- 8459.21.00.00Numerically controlled
From HS code to customs tariff code 8459.21.00.00
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 2.7 % | 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.
- 2B001fMachine tools and any combination thereof, for removing (or cutting) metals, ceramics or "composites", which, according to the manufacturer’s technical specification, can be equipped with electronic devices for "numerical control", as follows:
- 2B001bMachine tools and any combination thereof, for removing (or cutting) metals, ceramics or "composites", which, according to the manufacturer’s technical specification, can be equipped with electronic devices for "numerical control", 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
Zu Unterpositionen 8459 21, 8459 31, 8459 41, 8459 51 und 8459 61: Siehe Erläuterungen zu den Unterpositionen 8458 11 und 8458 91.
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 8459.21.00.00 cover?
Code 8459.21.00.00 covers Numerically controlled. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 8459.21.00.00?
The third-country duty rate for 8459.21.00.00 is 2.7 %. 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 8459.21.00.00?
The first six digits form the HS code: 845921. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 8459.21.00.00 have?
8459.21.00.00 has ten digits and carries the EU measures held in TARIC. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 8459.21.00.00 sit in the tariff?
8459.21.00.00 sits in this hierarchy: 84 NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOF > 8459 Machine tools (including way-type unit head machines) for drilling, boring, milling, threading or tapping by removing metal, other than lathes (including turning centres) of heading 8458 > 845921 Numerically controlled. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 8459.21.00.00?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 8459.21.00.00. 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 8459.21.00.00 a dual-use item?
The customs code alone does not decide that. An indicative correlation links 8459.21.00.00 to 2B001f, 2B001b. 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 8459.21.00.00 change?
8459.21.00.00 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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