Customs tariff code 8475.21.00: Machines for making optical fibres and preforms thereof
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 8475.21.00 covers Machines for making optical fibres and preforms thereof. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.
8475.21.00 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
- 8475.21.00
- 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
- 8475Machines for assembling electric or electronic lamps, tubes or valves or flashbulbs, in glass envelopes; machines for manufacturing or hot working glass or glassware
- 8475.21Machines for making optical fibres and preforms thereof
- 8475.21.00Machines for making optical fibres and preforms thereof
From HS code to customs tariff code 8475.21.00
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.
- 5B001Telecommunications test, inspection and production equipment, components and accessories, as follows:
- 5B001Telecommunications test, inspection and production equipment, components and accessories, 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
Linia w stanie niezmontowanym do produkcji włókna światłowodowego. Maszyny linii są montowane na stalowej wieży, która jest otoczona na różnych poziomach trzema połączonymi ze sobą platformami operatorskimi. Proces produkcji (wyciągania włókna) rozpoczyna się na górnej platformie, a kończy na dole. Główne elementy składowe linii oraz schematyczny przebieg procesu produkcji : podawanie i rozgrzewanie preformy szklanej (surowca) w grafitowym elektrycznym piecu indukcyjnym ; formowanie na gorąco włókna ze szklanej preformy o średnicy 120 mm do średnicy 125 µm ; chłodzenie włókna ; nakładanie powłok (warstw) ochronnych z opcjonalnym barwieniem, matrycami maszynowymi z dyszami i modułami kalibrującymi, a następnie utwardzanie promiennikami UV powłok ochronnych oraz pomiary włókna ; nawijanie włókna na szpulę produkcyjną - odciąg odbiera włókno formowane z preformy, nawijarka układa zwoje włókna na szpulę produkcyjną, a umieszczony pomiędzy nimi kompensator synchronizuje różnicę prędkości odciągania i nawijania włókna ; kondycjonowanie włókna poprzez umieszczenie go w specjalnej komorze z mieszaniną gazów aby przez określony czas i w określonych warunkach fizycznych utrwalić stałą tłumienność włókna.
Notes that govern this classification
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Zu dieser Position gehören Maschinen zum Zusammenbauen von mit Glaskolben oder Glasröhre ausgestatteten elektrischen Lampen und Röhren, Elektronenröhren oder Blitzlampen. Hierher gehören auch Maschinen zum Herstellen oder Warmbearbeiten von Glas oder Glaswaren (ausgenommen Öfen der Pos. 8417 oder 8514). I) Maschinen zum Zusammenbauen von mit Glaskolben oder Glasröhre ausgestatteten elektrischen Lampen und Röhren, Elektronenröhren oder Blitzlampen. Zu dieser Gruppe gehören insbesondere: A) Maschinen zum Evakuieren und Schließen der Kolben. B) Rundlaufmaschinen zum automatischen Zusammenbauen von Glühlampen, Radioröhren usw. Diese Maschinen sind gewöhnlich mit Vorrichtungen zum Warmbearbeiten des Glases (z. B. …
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 8475.21.00 cover?
Code 8475.21.00 covers Machines for making optical fibres and preforms thereof. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 8475.21.00?
The third-country duty rate for 8475.21.00 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 8475.21.00?
The first six digits form the HS code: 847521. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 8475.21.00 have?
8475.21.00 has eight digits and matches the EU Combined Nomenclature. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 8475.21.00 sit in the tariff?
8475.21.00 sits in this hierarchy: 84 NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOF > 8475 Machines for assembling electric or electronic lamps, tubes or valves or flashbulbs, in glass envelopes; machines for manufacturing or hot working glass or glassware > 847521 Machines for making optical fibres and preforms thereof. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 8475.21.00?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 8475.21.00, for example PLBTIWIT-2021-001429. 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 8475.21.00 a dual-use item?
The customs code alone does not decide that. An indicative correlation links 8475.21.00 to 5B001, 5B001. 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 8475.21.00 change?
8475.21.00 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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