Customs tariff code 8468.80.00: Other machinery and apparatus
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 8468.80.00 covers Other machinery and apparatus. The third-country duty rate is 2.2 %, plus import VAT.
8468.80.00 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
- 8468.80.00
- Third-country duty
- 2.2 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 1
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 84NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOF
- 8468Machinery and apparatus for soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting, other than those of heading 8515; gas-operated surface tempering machines and appliances
- 8468.80Other machinery and apparatus
- 8468.80.00Other machinery and apparatus
From HS code to customs tariff code 8468.80.00
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 2.2 % | 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.
- 9B004Tools, dies or fixtures, for the solid-state joining of "superalloy", titanium or intermetallic aerofoil-to-disk combinations described in 9E003.a.3. or 9E003.a.6. for gas turbine engines.
- 9B004Tools, dies or fixtures, for the solid-state joining of "superalloy", titanium or intermetallic aerofoil-to-disk combinations described in 9E003.a.3. or 9E003.a.6. for gas turbine engines.
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
Reibschweißmaschine, - mit Spindel- und Schlittenspanner in einem quaderförmigen Gehäuse mit Arbeitsraum sowie einer außerhalb angebrachten Steuerung, - zum Verschweißen von Metallen mittels Rotation und Anpressdruck, - zur Verwendung in verschiedenen Anwendungen der Industrie (z.B. Automobil, Bau, Flugzeug etc.). "Maschine zum Schweißen, keine Maschine der Position 8515, keine Ware der Unterpositionen TARIC-Codes 8468 1000 und 8468 2000; Reibschweißmaschine"
Notes that govern this classification
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Zu dieser Position gehören: A) Maschinen, Apparate und Geräte zum Löten oder Schweißen, die im autogenen Verfahren oder in anderen als im Wortlaut der Position 8515 erwähnten Verfahren arbeiten, auch wenn sie zum Brennschneiden verwendbar sind. Ausschließlich zum Brennschneiden bestimmte Maschinen sind nach ihrer eigenen Beschaffenheit einzureihen. B) Maschinen und Apparate zum autogenen Oberflächenhärten. I) Maschinen, Apparate und Geräte zum autogenen Bearbeiten von Metallen usw. Zu dieser Gruppe gehören die so genannten Autogengeräte zum Schweißen, Brennschneiden oder Oberflächenhärten. Diese Maschinen arbeiten mit einer sehr heißen Flamme, die durch die Verbrennung eines Brenngases in einem Sauerstoff- oder Druckluftstrahl entsteht. …
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 8468.80.00 cover?
Code 8468.80.00 covers Other machinery and apparatus. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 8468.80.00?
The third-country duty rate for 8468.80.00 is 2.2 %. 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 8468.80.00?
The first six digits form the HS code: 846880. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 8468.80.00 have?
8468.80.00 has eight digits and matches the EU Combined Nomenclature. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 8468.80.00 sit in the tariff?
8468.80.00 sits in this hierarchy: 84 NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOF > 8468 Machinery and apparatus for soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting, other than those of heading 8515; gas-operated surface tempering machines and appliances > 846880 Other machinery and apparatus. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 8468.80.00?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 8468.80.00, for example DEBTI39170/18-1. 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 8468.80.00 a dual-use item?
The customs code alone does not decide that. An indicative correlation links 8468.80.00 to 9B004, 9B004. 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 8468.80.00 change?
8468.80.00 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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