Power Tools: EU import duty and HS code
Power tools need CE marking under the Machinery and EMC directives, plus WEEE registration in each sales country.
Typical duty
2.7%
HS code
8467.29.00 / 8467.21.00
Duty relief
≤ €150 goods value
Landed cost across destinations
Based on €1,000 of goods plus €100 freight. Duty applies because the goods value exceeds €150.
| Destination | Duty | Import VAT | Total landed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | €27.00 | €214.13 | €1,341.13 |
| France | €27.00 | €225.40 | €1,352.40 |
| Netherlands | €27.00 | €236.67 | €1,363.67 |
| Italy | €27.00 | €247.94 | €1,374.94 |
| Spain | €27.00 | €236.67 | €1,363.67 |
| Belgium | €27.00 | €236.67 | €1,363.67 |
| Austria | €27.00 | €225.40 | €1,352.40 |
| Ireland | €27.00 | €259.21 | €1,386.21 |
| Portugal | €27.00 | €259.21 | €1,386.21 |
| Finland | €27.00 | €287.39 | €1,414.39 |
Duty by tariff line
Power Tools is not one tariff line. Under 8467.29.00 and 8467.21.00 the EU applies 10 lines with rates from 2.7% to 2.7%. Which one applies depends on the material, construction or specification.
| Rate | Tariff line description |
|---|---|
| 2.7% | Capable of operation without an external source of power |
| 2.7% | Angle grinders |
| 2.7% | Belt sanders |
| 2.7% | Other |
| 2.7% | Planers |
| 2.7% | Hedge trimmers and lawn edge cutters |
| 2.7% | Electropneumatic |
Showing 7 of 10 lines. Source: EU Access2Markets, retrieved 2026-11-05.
Notes for power tools
- Battery-powered tools raise the same lithium battery transport rules as standalone packs.
- Noise and vibration declarations are required for many hand-held tools.
These are planning figures, not a binding tariff ruling. Origin-based measures (anti-dumping, preferential rates) can change the result.
Power Tools FAQ
Are power tools subject to the Machinery Directive?
Yes, most hand-held power tools are machinery and require CE marking with a technical file.
Do I need WEEE registration for power tools?
Yes, they are electrical equipment and fall within WEEE scope in each member state where you sell.