# European Union tariff line 8505 90 90 20: Electromagnetic clutch coil in a cylindrical metal housing - the metal housing is made of hot-rolled steel complying with standard JIS G 3131 - SPHE, - the coil is made of copper wire, - with a weight of 0,4kg or more but not more than 0,85kg, - with a width of 20mm or more but not more than 45mm, - with a plate reinforced to the coil (coil backplate) with an internal diameter of 44mm or more but not more than 46mm, - with an external diameter of 87mm or more but not more than 110mm, - without plunger, - with one connector > In the European Union tariff, line 8505 90 90 20 covers other, including parts, parts, electromagnetic clutch coil in a cylindrical metal housing - the metal housing is made of hot-rolled steel complying with standard JIS G 3131 - SPHE, - the coil is made of copper wire, - with a weight of 0,4kg or more but not more than 0,85kg, - with a width of 20mm or more but not more than 45mm, - with a plate reinforced to the coil (coil backplate) with an internal diameter of 44mm or more but not more than 46mm, - with an external diameter of 87mm or more but not more than 110mm, - without plunger, - with …. The general (MFN) duty rate is 1.8%. It falls under HS subheading 8505.90 in heading 85.05 (chapter 85). Source: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8505909020 Last updated: 11 October 2026 [Countries](https://border.bot/countries) / [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union) / [Chapter 85](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/85) / [8505.90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/850590) / [8505 90 90 20](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8505909020) ## Key facts - Tariff line: 8505 90 90 20 - Covers: Other, including parts, parts, electromagnetic clutch coil in a cylindrical metal housing - the metal housing is made of hot-rolled steel complying with standard JIS G 3131 - SPHE, - the coil is made of copper wire, - with a weight of 0,4kg or more but not more than 0,85kg, - with a width of 20mm or more but not more than 45mm, - with a plate reinforced to the coil (coil backplate) with an internal diameter of 44mm or more but not more than 46mm, - with an external diameter of 87mm or more but not more than 110mm, - without plunger, - with … - Supplementary unit: Number of items (p/st), imports only - Duty (MFN): 1.8% - 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](https://border.bot/countries/european-union) - HS subheading: [8505.90](https://border.bot/hs-codes/850590) ## What this line covers In the European Union tariff, line 8505 90 90 20 covers other, including parts, parts, electromagnetic clutch coil in a cylindrical metal housing - the metal housing is made of hot-rolled steel complying with standard JIS G 3131 - SPHE, - the coil is made of copper wire, - with a weight of 0,4kg or more but not more than 0,85kg, - with a width of 20mm or more but not more than 45mm, - with a plate reinforced to the coil (coil backplate) with an internal diameter of 44mm or more but not more than 46mm, - with an external diameter of 87mm or more but not more than 110mm, - without plunger, - with …. Its legal text is “Electromagnetic clutch coil in a cylindrical metal housing - the metal housing is made of hot-rolled steel complying with standard JIS G 3131 - SPHE, - the coil is made of copper wire, - with a weight of 0,4kg or more but not more than 0,85kg, - with a width of 20mm or more but not more than 45mm, - with a plate reinforced to the coil (coil backplate) with an internal diameter of 44mm or more but not more than 46mm, - with an external diameter of 87mm or more but not more than 110mm, - without plunger, - with one connector”, read under “Other, including parts” and “Parts”. ## How it is structured It falls under HS subheading 8505.90 in heading 85.05 (chapter 85). The first six digits are the Harmonized System code; the 4 digits after them are added by the European Union tariff. - Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles - Heading 85.05: Electromagnets; permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation; electromagnetic or permanent magnet chucks, clamps and similar holding devices; electromagnetic couplings, clutches and brakes; electromagnetic lifting heads - Subheading 8505.90: Other, including parts - Within the subheading: Parts - Line 8505 90 90 20: Electromagnetic clutch coil in a cylindrical metal housing - the metal housing is made of hot-rolled steel complying with standard JIS G 3131 - SPHE, - the coil is made of copper wire, - with a weight of 0,4kg or more but not more than 0,85kg, - with a width of 20mm or more but not more than 45mm, - with a plate reinforced to the coil (coil backplate) with an internal diameter of 44mm or more but not more than 46mm, - with an external diameter of 87mm or more but not more than 110mm, - without plunger, - with … ## Duty The general (MFN) duty rate is 1.8%. The rate is published on 8505 90 90 00. Duty-free entry applies to goods that qualify under 5 programmes, and to goods from 51 origins. - 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. ## In other countries National tariff lines under 8505.90 are live on border.bot for the United States (4 lines, also used by 1 other country). - [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/850590): 4 lines, used by 1 other country - [The Harmonized System text for 8505.90](https://border.bot/hs-codes/850590) ## Other lines under 8505.90 - [8505 90 21 00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8505902100) Electromagnets of a kind used solely or principally for magnetic resonance imaging apparatus other than electromagnets of heading 9018 - [8505 90 29 10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8505902910) For use in certain types of aircraft - [8505 90 29 99](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8505902999) Other - [8505 90 50 10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8505905010) For use in certain types of aircraft - [8505 90 50 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8505905090) Other - [8505 90 90 10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8505909010) For use in certain types of aircraft - [8505 90 90 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8505909090) Other - Previous line: [8505 90 90 10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8505909010) For use in certain types of aircraft - Next line: [8505 90 90 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8505909090) Other ## Frequently asked questions ### What does tariff line 8505 90 90 20 cover in the European Union tariff? In the European Union tariff, line 8505 90 90 20 covers other, including parts, parts, electromagnetic clutch coil in a cylindrical metal housing - the metal housing is made of hot-rolled steel complying with standard JIS G 3131 - SPHE, - the coil is made of copper wire, - with a weight of 0,4kg or more but not more than 0,85kg, - with a width of 20mm or more but not more than 45mm, - with a plate reinforced to the coil (coil backplate) with an internal diameter of 44mm or more but not more than 46mm, - with an external diameter of 87mm or more but not more than 110mm, - without plunger, - with …. ### What is the general (MFN) duty on 8505 90 90 20 in the European Union? The general (MFN) duty rate is 1.8%. The rate is published on 8505 90 90 00. ### Which preferential rates apply to 8505 90 90 20? 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. 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