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NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOFSpark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines

Of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50 cm³

Standard EU duty
2.7%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
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Standard rates
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNESThird country duty2.7%R2261/98
Preferences
ERGA OMNES 0%AD 0%AL 0%BA 0%CA 0%CAMER 0%CARI 0%CH 0%CI 0%CL 0%CM 0%CO 0%DZ 0%EBA 0%EC 0%EEA 0%EG 0%EH 0%ESA 0%EUCA 0%FJ 0%FO 0%GB 0%GE 0%GH 0%GSP 0%GSP+ 0%IL 0%JO 0%JP 0%KE 0%KR 0%LB 0%LOMB 0%MA 0%MD 0%ME 0%MK 0%MX 0%NZ 0%PE 0%PG 0%PS 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SG 0%SM 0%SWITZ 0%SY 0%TN 0%TR 0%UA 0%VN 0%WS 0%XC 0%XK 0%XL 0%XS 0%ZA 0%
Notes
CD333The autonomous Common Customs Tariff duties laid down in Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 for parts, components and other goods of a kind to be incorporated in or used for aircraft and parts thereof in the course of their manufacture, repair, maintenance, rebuilding, modification or conversion is suspended.In order to benefit from the suspension, the declarant shall present to the customs authorities an Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1, as set out in Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, or an equivalent certificate.The certificates which are deemed to be equivalent to Authorised Release Certificates are listed in Annex II to the Regulation (EU) 2018/1517.
CD303The relief from or reduction of customs duties shall be subject to the specific request expressed by the declarant in box 44 "Additional information/Documents produced/Certificates and authorisations", of the Single Administrative Document (SAD)
TM904Preferences granted under the agreement between the European Union and Morocco in force from 19 July 2019.As of 3 October 2025, products originating in Western Sahara subject to controls by the customs authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco shall benefit from trade preferences under the terms of the new Agreement in the form of exchange of letters between the EU and Morocco, The European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to allow those products to be identified by reference to the region of origin to be included in the proof of origin and as provided for in Protocol 4.In view of the application of these measures, the origin certificates codes U179 and U180 must be declared.The country code to be entered in the origin declaration when these proofs of origin are used is “EH”.
CD727Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of an origin declaration stating the European Union origin of the goods, in the context of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
CD906The list of non-eligible locations and their postal codes is available at the following address: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs/technical-arrangement_postal-codes.pdf
CD500Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of a proof of origin stating the community origin of the goods, in the context of the agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation.
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Binding Tariff Information

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BTI (Binding Tariff Information) is an official EU customs decision confirming the classification of goods. Valid for 3 years, binding across all EU member states.

Classification of piston engines up to 50 cc (8407 31)

Subheading 8407 31 covers spark-ignition piston engines with cylinder capacity up to 50 cc, other than aircraft and marine. These power mopeds, small scooters, brush cutters, small chainsaws, and leaf blowers. Typical designs are single-cylinder two-stroke engines with 1-5 HP. Engines of 50-250 cc are classified under 8407 32, 250-1000 cc under 8407 33, above 1000 cc under 8407 34.

Emission and import regulations for engines up to 50 cc

Engines under 8407 31 are subject to NRMM Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 for non-road machinery. Moped engines are subject to Regulation (EU) No 168/2013. The Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 applies to machines powered by these engines. CE marking is required for machines. Import requires an EORI number and customs declaration.

Customs duties and trade (8407 31)

MFN duty rates should be verified in TARIC. The market is dominated by manufacturers from China, Japan, and Europe. Import from China may be subject to anti-dumping duties. Chapter 84 products are not subject to CBAM. Import VAT is charged. Current rates should be verified in TARIC.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do engines up to 50 cc power?
Engines up to 50 cc power mopeds, small scooters, brush cutters, small chainsaws, leaf blowers, and backpack sprayers. These are predominantly single-cylinder two-stroke engines with 1-5 HP output.
What emission requirements apply?
Engines in non-road machinery are subject to NRMM Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 (Stage V). Moped engines are subject to Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 (Euro 5). Limits cover HC, CO, NOx, and particulates. Two-stroke engines face stricter requirements.
Is import from China subject to anti-dumping duties?
Import of combustion engines from China may be subject to anti-dumping duties depending on current EU trade measures. The importer should check TARIC for duties on code 8407 31 from China. Correct declaration of country of origin is mandatory.