European Union tariff line 8412 21 80 40: Linear acting hydraulic cylinder of a kind used in the arms of machines for handling cargo containers: -with a weight of 827 kg or more but not more than 935 kg, -with a diameter of 250 mm or more but not more than 330 mm, -with a length of 3480 mm or more but not more than 4115 mm, -with a stroke of 2750 mm or more but not more than 3180 mm, -adapted to work with hydraulic oil at a working pressure of 23 MPa, -whether or not with a maintenance-free bearing without the need for lubrication
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Key facts
- Tariff line
- 8412 21 80 40
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- Hydraulic power engines and motors, linear acting (cylinders), linear acting hydraulic cylinder of a kind used in the arms of machines for handling cargo containers: -with a weight of 827 kg or more but not more than 935 kg, -with a diameter of 250 mm or more but not more than 330 mm, -with a length of 3480 mm or more but not more than 4115 mm, -with a stroke of 2750 mm or more but not more than 3180 mm, -adapted to work with hydraulic oil at a working pressure of 23 MPa, -whether or not with a maintenance-free bearing without the need for lubrication
- Supplementary unit
- Number of items (p/st), imports only
- Duty (MFN)
- 2.7%
- 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
- 8412.21
Summary
In the European Union tariff, line 8412 21 80 40 covers hydraulic power engines and motors, linear acting (cylinders), linear acting hydraulic cylinder of a kind used in the arms of machines for handling cargo containers: -with a weight of 827 kg or more but not more than 935 kg, -with a diameter of 250 mm or more but not more than 330 mm, -with a length of 3480 mm or more but not more than 4115 mm, -with a stroke of 2750 mm or more but not more than 3180 mm, -adapted to work with hydraulic oil at a working pressure of 23 MPa, -whether or not with a maintenance-free bearing without the need for lubrication. The general (MFN) duty rate is 2.7%. It falls under HS subheading 8412.21 in heading 84.12 (chapter 84).
What this line covers
In the European Union tariff, line 8412 21 80 40 covers hydraulic power engines and motors, linear acting (cylinders), linear acting hydraulic cylinder of a kind used in the arms of machines for handling cargo containers: -with a weight of 827 kg or more but not more than 935 kg, -with a diameter of 250 mm or more but not more than 330 mm, -with a length of 3480 mm or more but not more than 4115 mm, -with a stroke of 2750 mm or more but not more than 3180 mm, -adapted to work with hydraulic oil at a working pressure of 23 MPa, -whether or not with a maintenance-free bearing without the need for lubrication.
Its legal text is “Linear acting hydraulic cylinder of a kind used in the arms of machines for handling cargo containers: -with a weight of 827 kg or more but not more than 935 kg, -with a diameter of 250 mm or more but not more than 330 mm, -with a length of 3480 mm or more but not more than 4115 mm, -with a stroke of 2750 mm or more but not more than 3180 mm, -adapted to work with hydraulic oil at a working pressure of 23 MPa, -whether or not with a maintenance-free bearing without the need for lubrication”, read under “Hydraulic power engines and motors”, “Linear acting (cylinders)” and “Other”.
How it is structured
It falls under HS subheading 8412.21 in heading 84.12 (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 84.12
- Other engines and motors
- Subheading 8412.21
- Hydraulic power engines and motors
- Within the subheading
- Linear acting (cylinders)
- Within the subheading
- Other
- Line 8412 21 80 40
- Linear acting hydraulic cylinder of a kind used in the arms of machines for handling cargo containers: -with a weight of 827 kg or more but not more than 935 kg, -with a diameter of 250 mm or more but not more than 330 mm, -with a length of 3480 mm or more but not more than 4115 mm, -with a stroke of 2750 mm or more but not more than 3180 mm, -adapted to work with hydraulic oil at a working pressure of 23 MPa, -whether or not with a maintenance-free bearing without the need for lubrication
- Supplementary unit
- Number of items (p/st), imports only
Duty
The general (MFN) duty rate is 2.7%.
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 8412.21
- 8412 21 20 10For use in civil aircraft
- 8412 21 20 90Other
- 8412 21 80 10For use in civil aircraft
- 8412 21 80 30Linear acting hydraulic cylinder of a kind used in the machines for handling cargo containers: -with a weight of 45 kg or more but not more than 57 kg, -with a diameter of 119 mm or more but not more than 149 mm, -with a length of 779 mm or more but not more than 1141 mm, -with a stroke of 450 mm or more but not more than 610 mm, -adapted to work with hydraulic oil at a working pressure of 22 MPa or more but not more than 23 MPa, -whether or not with a maintenance-free bearing without the need for lubrication
- 8412 21 80 90Other
In other countries
National tariff lines under 8412.21 are live on border.bot for the United States (5 lines, also used by 1 other country).
- United States5 lines, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does tariff line 8412 21 80 40 cover in the European Union tariff?
In the European Union tariff, line 8412 21 80 40 covers hydraulic power engines and motors, linear acting (cylinders), linear acting hydraulic cylinder of a kind used in the arms of machines for handling cargo containers: -with a weight of 827 kg or more but not more than 935 kg, -with a diameter of 250 mm or more but not more than 330 mm, -with a length of 3480 mm or more but not more than 4115 mm, -with a stroke of 2750 mm or more but not more than 3180 mm, -adapted to work with hydraulic oil at a working pressure of 23 MPa, -whether or not with a maintenance-free bearing without the need for lubrication.
What is the general (MFN) duty on 8412 21 80 40 in the European Union?
The general (MFN) duty rate is 2.7%.
Which preferential rates apply to 8412 21 80 40?
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.