European Union tariff line 8407 34 99 90: Other
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Key facts
- Tariff line
- 8407 34 99 90
- Covers
- Reciprocating piston engines of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of Chapter 87, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1 000 cm3, new, of a cylinder capacity, exceeding 1 500 cm3
- Supplementary unit
- Number of items (p/st)
- Duty (MFN)
- 4.2%
- Preferential rates
- From 0% (56 programmes or origins)
- Additional duties
- None recorded
- Restrictions
- None recorded
- Import VAT/GST in the European Union
- VAT 21%
- De minimis in the European Union
- Flat €3 duty up to €150; tax always charged
- Tariff
- European Union
- HS subheading
- 8407.34
Summary
In the European Union tariff, line 8407 34 99 90 covers reciprocating piston engines of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of Chapter 87, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1 000 cm3, new, of a cylinder capacity, exceeding 1 500 cm3. The general (MFN) duty rate is 4.2%. It falls under HS subheading 8407.34 in heading 84.07 (chapter 84).
What this line covers
In the European Union tariff, line 8407 34 99 90 covers reciprocating piston engines of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of Chapter 87, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1 000 cm3, new, of a cylinder capacity, exceeding 1 500 cm3.
Its legal text is “Other”, read under “Reciprocating piston engines of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of Chapter 87”, “Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1 000 cm3”, “New, of a cylinder capacity” and “Exceeding 1 500 cm3”.
How it is structured
It falls under HS subheading 8407.34 in heading 84.07 (chapter 84). The first six digits are the Harmonized System code; the 4 digits after them are added by the European Union tariff.
- Chapter 84
- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof
- Heading 84.07
- Spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines
- Subheading 8407.34
- Reciprocating piston engines of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of Chapter 87
- Within the subheading
- Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1 000 cm3
- Within the subheading
- New, of a cylinder capacity
- Within the subheading
- Exceeding 1 500 cm3
- Line 8407 34 99 90
- Other
- Supplementary unit
- Number of items (p/st)
Duty
The general (MFN) duty rate is 4.2%.
The rate is published on 8407 34 99 00.
Duty-free entry applies to goods that qualify under 5 programmes, and to goods from 51 origins.
| Preferential rate | Programme or origin |
|---|---|
| 0% | EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods (1007) |
| 0% | CARIFORUM (1033) |
| 0% | Eastern and Southern Africa States (1034) |
| 0% | SADC EPA (1035) |
| 0% | Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member St… (2000) |
| 0% | GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries - Everything But Arms) (2005) |
| 0% | EEA - European Economic Area (2012) |
| 0% | GSP - General arrangements (2020) |
| 0% | GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance) (2027) |
| 0% | OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) (2080) |
| 0% | Central America (2200) |
| 0% | Mercosur (5500) |
| 0% | Albania (AL) |
| 0% | Bosnia and Herzegovina (BA) |
| 0% | Canada (CA) |
| 0% | Switzerland (CH) |
| 0% | Côte d'Ivoire (CI) |
| 0% | Chile (CL) |
| 0% | Cameroon (CM) |
| 0% | Colombia (CO) |
| 0% | Algeria (DZ) |
| 0% | Ecuador (EC) |
| 0% | Egypt (EG) |
| 0% | Fiji (FJ) |
| 0% | Faroe Islands (FO) |
| 0% | United Kingdom (GB) |
| 0% | Georgia (GE) |
| 0% | Ghana (GH) |
| 0% | Israel (IL) |
| 0% | Jordan (JO) |
| 0% | Japan (JP) |
| 0% | Kenya (KE) |
| 0% | South Korea (KR) |
| 0% | Lebanon (LB) |
| 0% | Morocco (MA) |
| 0% | Moldova (MD) |
| 0% | Montenegro (ME) |
| 0% | North Macedonia (MK) |
| 0% | Mexico (MX) |
| 0% | New Zealand (NZ) |
| 0% | Peru (PE) |
| 0% | Papua New Guinea (PG) |
| 0% | Palestine (PS) |
| 0% | Solomon Islands (SB) |
| 0% | Singapore (SG) |
| 0% | Syria (SY) |
| 0% | Tunisia (TN) |
| 0% | Ukraine (UA) |
| 0% | United States (US) |
| 0% | Vietnam (VN) |
| 0% | Samoa (WS) |
| 0% | a group of origins (TARIC area XC) (XC) |
| 0% | Kosovo (XK) |
| 0% | a group of origins (TARIC area XL) (XL) |
| 0% | Serbia (XS) |
| 0% | South Africa (ZA) |
Import VAT and de minimis in the European Union
The European Union charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 21%.
From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in the European Union worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value.
Other lines under 8407.34
- 8407 34 10 10Spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines, with: -a cylinder capacity of 1 200 cm³ or more but not more than 2 000 cm³ -a power of 95 kW but not more than 135 kW, -a weight of not more than 120 kg, for use in the manufacture of motor vehicles of 8703
- 8407 34 10 90Other
- 8407 34 30 00Used
- 8407 34 91 10New dual cylinder, four stroke internal combustion spark-ignition engine with: -a cylinder capacity exceeding 1000 cm³ but not exceeding 1250 cm³, -overall dimensions of not more than: 700 mm (length) x 430 mm (width) x 610 mm (height), -a power of 60 kW or more but not more than 110 kW, -whether or not equipped with a starter, outfitted with a throttle body, two or more fuel injectors, a stator, for use in the manufacture of motorcycle bikes
- 8407 34 91 90Other
- 8407 34 99 10New dual cylinder, air cooled, four stroke 49 degree V-twin internal combustion spark-ignition engine with: -a cylinder capacity exceeding 1800 cm³, -overall dimensions of not more than: 800 mm (length) x 500 mm (width) x 600 mm (height), -a power of 60 kW or more but not more than 75kW, -equipped with a dry sump system with an intermediate wet receptacle, -whether or not equipped with a starter, outfitted with a throttle body, two or more fuel injectors, a stator, for use in the manufacture of motorcycle bikes
In other countries
National tariff lines under 8407.34 are live on border.bot for the United States (12 lines, also used by 1 other country).
- United States12 lines, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does tariff line 8407 34 99 90 cover in the European Union tariff?
In the European Union tariff, line 8407 34 99 90 covers reciprocating piston engines of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of Chapter 87, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1 000 cm3, new, of a cylinder capacity, exceeding 1 500 cm3.
What is the general (MFN) duty on 8407 34 99 90 in the European Union?
The general (MFN) duty rate is 4.2%. The rate is published on 8407 34 99 00.
Which preferential rates apply to 8407 34 99 90?
Duty-free entry applies to goods that qualify under 5 programmes: EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods, Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member St…, EEA - European Economic Area, a group of origins (TARIC area XC) and a group of origins (TARIC area XL), and to goods from CARIFORUM, the Eastern and Southern Africa States, SADC EPA, GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries - Everything But Arms), GSP - General arrangements, GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance), OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories), Central America, Mercosur, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Switzerland, Côte d'Ivoire, Chile, Cameroon, Colombia, Algeria, Ecuador, Egypt, Fiji, the Faroe Islands, the United Kingdom, Georgia, Ghana, Israel, Jordan, Japan, Kenya, South Korea, Lebanon, Morocco, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Papua New Guinea, Palestine, the Solomon Islands, Singapore, Syria, Tunisia, Ukraine, the United States, Vietnam, Samoa, Kosovo, Serbia and South Africa.
Sources and updates
The tariff lines for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
The duty rates for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
The trade programmes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
The import taxes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, imported from a file, and have been live since 9 October 2026.
The de minimis thresholds for the European Union come from border.bot release 2, entered by border.bot, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.