Customs tariff code 8474.20.00: Crushing or grinding machines
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 8474.20.00 covers Crushing or grinding machines. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.
8474.20.00 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
- 8474.20.00
- Third-country duty
- 0 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 1
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 84NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOF
- 8474Machinery for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing, grinding, mixing or kneading earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances, in solid (including powder or paste) form; machinery for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid mineral fuels, ceramic paste, unhardened cements, plastering materials or other mineral products in powder or paste form; machines for forming foundry moulds of sand
- 8474.20Crushing or grinding machines
- 8474.20.00Crushing or grinding machines
From HS code to customs tariff code 8474.20.00
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 0 % | 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.
- 1B002Equipment designed to produce metal alloy powder or particulate materials, and having all of the following:
- 1B102Metal powder "production equipment", other than that specified in 1B002, and components as follows:
- 1B002Equipment designed to produce metal alloy powder or particulate materials, and having all of the following:
- 1B102Metal powder "production equipment", other than that specified in 1B002, and components 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
Koksbrecher, - im Wesentlichen bestehend aus einem Maschinengehäuse mit Rahmen und Abdeckung, zwei Brechwalzen, Hydraulikmotor und Inspektionsplattform, über Zuleitungen mit dem Hydraulikaggregat (Pumpe und Elektromotor) und einer Schmiereinheit verbunden, - zum Zerkleinern des aus den Kokskammern kommenden Petroleumkoks auf die benötigte Größe. "Maschinen und Apparate zum Zerkleinern von mineralischen Stoffen - sog. Koksbrecher"
Notes that govern this classification
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Zu dieser Position gehören: A) Maschinen und Apparate, von der Art, wie sie – hauptsächlich in der Rohstoffindustrie – zum Aufbereiten (Sortieren, Sieben, Trennen, Waschen, Zerkleinern, Mahlen, Mischen oder Kneten) fester mineralischer, in der Regel im Abschnitt V der Nomenklatur erfasster Stoffe verwendet werden, z. B. von Erden (einschließlich Farberden), Ton, Steinen, Erzen, mineralischen Brennstoffen, mineralischen Düngemitteln, Schlacken, Zement oder Beton. B) Maschinen und Apparate zum Pressen oder Formen (auch mit Bindemitteln oder Füllstoffen) von bestimmten, mehr oder weniger körnigen, pulver- oder teigförmigen mineralischen Stoffen, z. B. von festen mineralischen Brennstoffen, keramischen Massen, Beton, Gips. C) Maschinen zum Herstellen von Gießformen aus Sand. …
Einzelentscheidungen zur Kombinierten Nomenklatur (EE) Durchführungsverordnung (EU) Nr. 759/2014 der Kommission vom 10. Juli 2014 (ABl. EU Nr. L 207/7) (RV L 759/14) Eine nicht selbstangetriebene Maschine (sog. „Strandreinigungsmaschine“) zum Reinigen von Sandstränden mit Abmessungen von etwa 4 × 2,3 × 2,3 m. Das Gerät siebt den Sand und reinigt ihn von Verunreinigungen wie Glas, Kunststoff, Zigarettenkippen, Strohhalmen, Getränkedosen, Steinen, Seegras, Seetang, kleinen Holzstücken. Das Gerät ebnet die Sandoberfläche mit einem Streichblech. Der Sand wird anschließend durch hunderte Federzinken aus Edelstahl gesiebt. Die Verunreinigungen werden vom Sand getrennt und schließlich über ein Förderband in einen Auffangbehälter befördert. …
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 8474.20.00 cover?
Code 8474.20.00 covers Crushing or grinding machines. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 8474.20.00?
The third-country duty rate for 8474.20.00 is 0 %. 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 8474.20.00?
The first six digits form the HS code: 847420. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 8474.20.00 have?
8474.20.00 has eight digits and matches the EU Combined Nomenclature. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 8474.20.00 sit in the tariff?
8474.20.00 sits in this hierarchy: 84 NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOF > 8474 Machinery for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing, grinding, mixing or kneading earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances, in solid (including powder or paste) form; machinery for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid mineral fuels, ceramic paste, unhardened cements, plastering materials or other mineral products in powder or paste form; machines for forming foundry moulds of sand > 847420 Crushing or grinding machines. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 8474.20.00?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 8474.20.00, for example DEBTI9962/20-1. 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 8474.20.00 a dual-use item?
The customs code alone does not decide that. An indicative correlation links 8474.20.00 to 1B002, 1B102, 1B002, 1B102. 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 8474.20.00 change?
8474.20.00 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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