# European Union tariff lines under HS 8484.20

> The European Union tariff splits HS 8484.20 (mechanical seals) into 2 national lines: 8484 20 00 10 (mechanical shaft seal for incorporation into rotary compressors for use in the manufacture of motor vehicle air condition units) and 8484 20 00 90 (other). The general (MFN) duty is 1.7% on all 2 lines.

Source: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/848420
Last updated: 11 October 2026

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## Key facts

- HS subheading: [8484.20](https://border.bot/hs-codes/848420)
- Duty (MFN): 1.7%
- National lines: 2
- 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 8484.20

The European Union tariff splits HS 8484.20 (mechanical seals) into 2 national lines: 8484 20 00 10 (mechanical shaft seal for incorporation into rotary compressors for use in the manufacture of motor vehicle air condition units) and 8484 20 00 90 (other).

The general (MFN) duty is 1.7% on all 2 lines.

- [8484 20 00 10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8484200010) Mechanical seals, Mechanical shaft seal for incorporation into rotary compressors for use in the manufacture of motor vehicle air condition units. Duty (MFN): 1.7%
- [8484 20 00 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8484200090) Mechanical seals, Other. Duty (MFN): 1.7%

## 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 8484.20 are live on border.bot for the United States (1 line, also used by 1 other country).

- [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/848420): 1 line, used by 1 other country
- [The Harmonized System text for 8484.20](https://border.bot/hs-codes/848420)

- Previous subheading: [8484.10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/848410) Gaskets and similar joints of metal sheeting combined with other material or of two or more layers of metal
- Next subheading: [8484.90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/848490) Other

## Frequently asked questions

### How many national tariff lines does the European Union tariff have under HS 8484.20?

The European Union tariff splits HS 8484.20 (mechanical seals) into 2 national lines: 8484 20 00 10 (mechanical shaft seal for incorporation into rotary compressors for use in the manufacture of motor vehicle air condition units) and 8484 20 00 90 (other).

### What is the duty on HS 8484.20 in the European Union?

The general (MFN) duty is 1.7% on all 2 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/848420.json