# European Union tariff lines under HS 8482.10

> The European Union tariff splits HS 8482.10 (ball bearings) into 3 national lines: 8482 10 10 15 (ball bearings with: -an internal diameter of 4 mm or more but not more than 9 mm, -an external diameter of not more than 26 mm, -a width of not more than 8 mm, for use in the manufacture of electromotors with a range of 40 000 rpm or more but not more than 80 000 rpm), 8482 10 10 90 (other) and 8482 10 90 00 (other). The general (MFN) duty is 8% on all 3 lines.

Source: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/848210
Last updated: 11 October 2026

[Countries](https://border.bot/countries) / [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union) / [Chapter 84](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/84) / [8482.10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/848210)

## Key facts

- HS subheading: [8482.10](https://border.bot/hs-codes/848210)
- Duty (MFN): 8%
- National lines: 3
- 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](https://border.bot/countries/european-union)
- Chapter: 84: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof

## European Union lines under 8482.10

The European Union tariff splits HS 8482.10 (ball bearings) into 3 national lines: 8482 10 10 15 (ball bearings with: -an internal diameter of 4 mm or more but not more than 9 mm, -an external diameter of not more than 26 mm, -a width of not more than 8 mm, for use in the manufacture of electromotors with a range of 40 000 rpm or more but not more than 80 000 rpm), 8482 10 10 90 (other) and 8482 10 90 00 (other).

The general (MFN) duty is 8% on all 3 lines.

- [8482 10 10 15](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8482101015) Ball bearings, With greatest external diameter not exceeding 30 mm, Ball bearings with: -an internal diameter of 4 mm or more but not more than 9 mm, -an external diameter of not more than 26 mm, -a width of not more than 8 mm, for use in the manufacture of electromotors with a range of 40 000 rpm or more but not more than 80 000 rpm. Duty (MFN): 8%
- [8482 10 10 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8482101090) Ball bearings, With greatest external diameter not exceeding 30 mm, Other. Duty (MFN): 8%
- [8482 10 90 00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8482109000) Ball bearings, Other. Duty (MFN): 8%

## 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.

## In other countries

National tariff lines under 8482.10 are live on border.bot for the United States (17 lines, also used by 1 other country).

- [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/848210): 17 lines, used by 1 other country
- [The Harmonized System text for 8482.10](https://border.bot/hs-codes/848210)

- Previous subheading: [8481.90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/848190) Parts
- Next subheading: [8482.20](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/848220) Tapered roller bearings, including cone and tapered roller assemblies

## Frequently asked questions

### How many national tariff lines does the European Union tariff have under HS 8482.10?

The European Union tariff splits HS 8482.10 (ball bearings) into 3 national lines: 8482 10 10 15 (ball bearings with: -an internal diameter of 4 mm or more but not more than 9 mm, -an external diameter of not more than 26 mm, -a width of not more than 8 mm, for use in the manufacture of electromotors with a range of 40 000 rpm or more but not more than 80 000 rpm), 8482 10 10 90 (other) and 8482 10 90 00 (other).

### What is the duty on HS 8482.10 in the European Union?

The general (MFN) duty is 8% on all 3 lines.

## 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.

Official source files:

- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/9e277705-ac42-441d-8580-90cd730d9bc6/Geographical%20areas%20composition.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/bfb94607-8b4c-40c3-ad33-1efef11bb80a/Duties%20Import%2001-99.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/4b3c682c-947c-4f34-932d-0b8d192537bd/Measure%20exclusions.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/13694f84-6980-4966-8c91-22459447b52b/Nomenclature%20EN.xlsx

Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/848210.json