Heading · Section XVI

8466: Parts and accessories suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of headings 8456 to 8465, including work or tool holders, self-opening dieheads, dividing heads and other special attachments for the machines; tool holders for any type of tool for working in the hand

8466
  • FreeUK
  • 0%–1.7%EU
  • 40%–50%Türkiye
  • 0%–8%USA
  • US$19.7bnWorld trade in 2024

Heading 8466 is divided into 7 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 84, nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof.

The UK Global Tariff divides heading 8466 into 16 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 8466 covers 16 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 1.7%. 1 of them is duty-free.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 8466 into 17 tariff lines; the statutory rate is between 40% and 50% (average 48.8%).

In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 8466 covers 22 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 8%. 9 of them are duty-free.

In 2024, countries exported heading 8466 goods worth US$19.7bn (−4.5% year on year).

The largest exporter was Germany (US$3.8bn), followed by China.

The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$3.5bn.

The United Kingdom ranked 15th among 198 exporters with US$308.9m.

The United Kingdom imported US$445.5m.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 16 tariff lines EU Free – 1.7% Third-country duty 16 tariff lines · average 1.2% Türkiye 40% – 50% Statutory rate (Law 474) 17 tariff lines · average 48.8% USA Free – 8% General (MFN) 22 tariff lines · average 2.8%

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

Subheadings 7

World trade in 2024

8466 · US$19.7bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$159.9kUS$159.9k+US$11.4m+US$185.3m+> US$1.3bn

Exports: 198
  1. Germany: US$3.8bn
  2. China: US$2.3bn
  3. United States: US$1.7bn
  4. Italy: US$1.6bn
  5. Japan: US$1.4bn
  6. Taiwan: US$1.3bn
  7. Switzerland: US$958.8m
  8. South Korea: US$621.5m
  9. Canada: US$501.5m
  10. France: US$457.5m
  11. Austria: US$457.5m
  12. Spain: US$437.9m
  13. Czechia: US$340m
  14. Netherlands: US$338.7m
  15. United Kingdom: US$308.9m
  16. India: US$271.5m
  17. Poland: US$260.9m
  18. Belgium: US$255.1m
  19. Sweden: US$253.6m
  20. Malaysia: US$185.3m
  21. Vietnam: US$184.6m
  22. Türkiye: US$172.1m
  23. Israel: US$161.5m
  24. Slovakia: US$149.1m
  25. Singapore: US$144.5m
  26. Romania: US$98.4m
  27. Slovenia: US$96.1m
  28. Hungary: US$86.1m
  29. Thailand: US$80.7m
  30. Mexico: US$74.1m
  31. Denmark: US$70.7m
  32. Finland: US$70.6m
  33. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$55.7m
  34. Portugal: US$49.3m
  35. Brazil: US$43.6m
  36. Croatia: US$42.8m
  37. Australia: US$41m
  38. Norway: US$39.1m
  39. Bulgaria: US$36.3m
  40. Philippines: US$23.3m
  41. Serbia: US$20.6m
  42. Hong Kong SAR China: US$19.8m
  43. Luxembourg: US$19.3m
  44. Indonesia: US$18.4m
  45. Ireland: US$18.2m
  46. Estonia: US$16m
  47. New Zealand: US$13.2m
  48. Latvia: US$11.8m
  49. Kazakhstan: US$11.4m
  50. Lithuania: US$8.2m
  51. South Africa: US$6.4m
  52. United Arab Emirates: US$6.4m
  53. Saudi Arabia: US$6.2m
  54. Morocco: US$5.8m
  55. Greece: US$5.6m
  56. Ukraine: US$5.1m
  57. Costa Rica: US$2.3m
  58. Russia: US$2m
  59. Armenia: US$2m
  60. Moldova: US$1.9m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 Germany US$3.8bn 19.4%
2 China US$2.3bn 11.8%
3 United States US$1.7bn 8.4%
4 Italy US$1.6bn 7.9%
5 Japan US$1.4bn 7%
6 Taiwan US$1.3bn 6.8%
7 Switzerland US$958.8m 4.9%
8 South Korea US$621.5m 3.2%
9 Canada US$501.5m 2.5%
10 France US$457.5m 2.3%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$3.5bn 17.7%
2 Germany US$1.9bn 9.7%
3 China US$1.5bn 7.8%
4 Mexico US$737.6m 3.7%
5 Japan US$706.8m 3.6%
6 India US$696.6m 3.5%
7 France US$694.3m 3.5%
8 Canada US$643.1m 3.3%
9 Italy US$615.8m 3.1%
10 Netherlands US$584.5m 3%

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for parts and accessories suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of headings 8456 to 8465, including work or tool holders, self-opening dieheads, dividing heads and other special attachments for the machines; tool holders for any type of tool for working in the hand?

Parts and accessories suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of headings 8456 to 8465, including work or tool holders, self-opening dieheads, dividing heads and other special attachments for the machines; tool holders for any type of tool for working in the hand fall under HS heading 8466, part of chapter 84, in section XVI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on parts and accessories suitable for use solely or… in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8466 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on parts and accessories suitable for use solely or… in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8466 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 1.7%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most parts and accessories suitable for use solely or…?

Germany, with US$3.8bn in 2024 (19.4% of world exports).