Customs tariff code 8467.81: Chainsaws
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 8467.81 covers Chainsaws. The third-country duty rate is 1.7 %, plus import VAT.
8467.81 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
- 8467.81
- Third-country duty
- 1.7 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
From HS code to customs tariff code 8467.81
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.
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
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Zu dieser Position gehören Werkzeuge, in die ein Elektromotor, ein Druckluftmotor (oder ein durch Druckluft angetriebener Kolben), ein Kolbenverbrennungsmotor oder ein anderer Motor (z. B. eine kleine Wasserturbine) eingebaut ist. Der Druckluftmotor wird im Allgemeinen von einer externen Druckluftquelle angetrieben. Bei einem Kolbenverbrennungsmotor ist die Zündbatterie manchmal vom Werkzeug getrennt. Bei pneumatisch betriebenen Werkzeugen wird die Wirkung der Druckluft manchmal durch eine hydraulische Vorrichtung unterstützt (hydro- oder ölpneumatische Werkzeuge). Derartige Werkzeuge gehören nur dann zu dieser Position, wenn sie von Hand geführt werden können. …
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 8467.81 cover?
Code 8467.81 covers Chainsaws. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 8467.81?
The third-country duty rate for 8467.81 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 8467.81?
The first six digits form the HS code: 846781. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 8467.81 have?
8467.81 has six digits and matches the globally uniform HS subheading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 8467.81 sit in the tariff?
8467.81 sits in this hierarchy: 84 NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOF > 8467 Tools for working in the hand, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-contained electric or non-electric motor. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 8467.81?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 8467.81. 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 8467.81 change?
8467.81 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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