European Union tariff line 8708 80 55 00: Anti roll bars; other torsion bars
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Key facts
- Tariff line
- 8708 80 55 00
- Covers
- Suspension systems and parts thereof (including shock-absorbers), anti roll bars; other torsion bars
- Duty (MFN)
- 3.5%
- 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
- 8708.80
Summary
In the European Union tariff, line 8708 80 55 00 covers suspension systems and parts thereof (including shock-absorbers), anti roll bars; other torsion bars. The general (MFN) duty rate is 3.5%. It falls under HS subheading 8708.80 in heading 87.08 (chapter 87).
What this line covers
In the European Union tariff, line 8708 80 55 00 covers suspension systems and parts thereof (including shock-absorbers), anti roll bars; other torsion bars.
Its legal text is “Anti roll bars; other torsion bars”, read under “Suspension systems and parts thereof (including shock-absorbers)” and “Other”.
How it is structured
It falls under HS subheading 8708.80 in heading 87.08 (chapter 87). The first six digits are the Harmonized System code; the 4 digits after them are added by the European Union tariff.
- Chapter 87
- Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof
- Heading 87.08
- Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705
- Subheading 8708.80
- Suspension systems and parts thereof (including shock-absorbers)
- Within the subheading
- Other
- Line 8708 80 55 00
- Anti roll bars; other torsion bars
Duty
The general (MFN) duty rate is 3.5%.
Duty-free entry applies to goods that qualify under 5 programmes, and to goods from 50 origins.
A preferential rate of 3% applies to goods from Mercosur.
| 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% | 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) |
| 3% | Mercosur (5500) |
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 8708.80
- 8708 80 20 10Upper strut insulator containing - a metal holder with three mounting screws, and - a rubber bump for use in the manufacture of goods of Chapter 87
- 8708 80 20 90Other
- 8708 80 35 10Upper strut insulator containing - a metal holder with three mounting screws, and - a rubber bump for use in the manufacture of goods of Chapter 87
- 8708 80 35 90Other
- 8708 80 91 00Of closed-die forged steel
- 8708 80 99 30Surface-hardened, steel piston rod for a hydraulic or hydropneumatic shock absorber of motor vehicles: -with a chrome coating, -of a diameter of 11 mm or more, but not more than 28 mm, -of a length of 80 mm or more, but not more than 600 mm, with a threaded end or a mandrel for resistance welding
- 8708 80 99 90Other
In other countries
National tariff lines under 8708.80 are live on border.bot for the United States (10 lines, also used by 1 other country).
- United States10 lines, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does tariff line 8708 80 55 00 cover in the European Union tariff?
In the European Union tariff, line 8708 80 55 00 covers suspension systems and parts thereof (including shock-absorbers), anti roll bars; other torsion bars.
What is the general (MFN) duty on 8708 80 55 00 in the European Union?
The general (MFN) duty rate is 3.5%.
Which preferential rates apply to 8708 80 55 00?
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, 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. A preferential rate of 3% applies to goods from Mercosur.
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.