Code 8408 90 21 · Subheading 8408 90
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This code covers piston compression-ignition engines used to propel locomotives, railcars and rail inspection vehicles for railways and tramways. The engine’s stated purpose of propulsion is the key condition.
For example
Official tariff text
Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine "diesel or semi-diesel engine" for rail traction
Classification complete
8408 90 21
The spaces only make the code easier to read. Customs declarations normally use the unspaced form, 84089021.
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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.
Check this code in the official EU TARIC databaseImport restrictions are recorded for goods originating in North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea), Ukraine, Belarus and Russian Federation.
Document or certificate conditions are recorded. Customs may ask for:
What Norwegian customs charges when goods like these are imported into Norway.
84.08.9000
Other engines
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 90 21 00
For rail traction
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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That code covers used engines, while this code is specifically for engines for railway or tramway locomotives, railcars and rail inspection vehicles.
That code covers new engines with power not over 15 kW and excludes engines for railway or tramway locomotives, railcars and rail inspection vehicles.
That code covers new engines with power over 15 kW but not over 30 kW; this code does not state a new-engine or power threshold.
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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