Code 8408 10 27 · Subheading 8408 10
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This code covers new compression-ignition piston engines using diesel or semi-diesel technology to propel ships or boats, with power <= 15 kW. It excludes engines for seagoing vessels under positions 8901 to 8906, certain tugs, and warships.
For example
Official tariff text
Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine "diesel or semi-diesel engine", for vessels, new, of a power <= 50 kW (excl. for seagoing vessels of heading 8901 to 8906, for tugs of subheading 8904.00.10 and for warships of subheading 8906.10.00)
Classification complete
8408 10 27
The spaces only make the code easier to read. Customs declarations normally use the unspaced form, 84081027.
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Besides the ordinary duty, the EU records these kinds of measure against this code. They are listed as signals only: whether one applies to your goods can depend on where they come from, who produced them, the exact product and the documents you present. No amounts are worked out here.
Preferential rates exist for goods originating in Andorra; San Marino; Türkiye; European Union; Economic Partnership Agreements; CARIFORUM except Haiti; Comoros (excluding Mayotte), Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles and dependencies and Zimbabwe; Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique and Namibia; 51 more origins. Whether you can use one depends on the origin rules for the goods and on the documentation you can show.
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What Norwegian customs charges when goods like these are imported into Norway.
84.08.1001
Of 22 kW (30 hp) or less
84.08.1002
From 23 kW (30 hp) to 74 kW (100 hp)
84.08.1003
From 75 kW (101 hp) to 150 kW (203 hp)
84.08.1004
From 151 kW (204 hp) to 370 kW (500 hp)
84.08.1005
From 371 kW (501 hp) to 1100 kW (1488 hp)
84.08.1009
Of 1101 kW (1489 hp) or more
Contains data from Norwegian Customs (data.toll.no), licensed under CC BY 4.0, adapted for display.
What UK customs charges when goods like these are imported into the UK.
8408 10 27 00
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These rates apply in Great Britain. Different rules may apply for goods entering Northern Ireland.
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Source: UK Department for Business and Trade (data.api.trade.gov.uk).
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The code can be right while what you pay still changes, because of where the goods come from, when they arrive, or extra EU measures.
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Codes that sit close to this one, for when the material itself could be different.
That code is for used engines for the specified seagoing vessels, tugs and warships; this code is for new engines with power <= 15 kW excluding those vessels.
That code is for used engines for ship or boat propulsion; this code is for new engines with power <= 15 kW.
That code is for new engines with power <= 15 kW for the specified seagoing vessels, tugs and warships; this code excludes those vessels.
Duty rates shown here are estimates, read from official EU / Danish, Norwegian and UK tariff data for orientation only. Confirm the current rate with SKAT, TARIC, Norwegian Customs or the UK Online Trade Tariff before you file. The rate you pay can also depend on the country of origin. These are base customs duties only: import VAT, excise duties, anti-dumping duties and safeguard or quota measures are not included.
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