Subheading · Chapter 84 · Heading 8466

8466.93

8466.93: For machines of headings 8456 to 8461

Parts of metal-working machine tools

8466.93 is the HS subheading for parts of metal-working machine tools, under heading 8466 in chapter 84.

What you pay

Importing into UK from Barbados

Customs duty Free preferential rate · CARIFORUM · across 3 national lines
Additional duties and charges — Import requirements: 1
VAT 20.00 % import VAT
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Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 8466 93 00 00 For machines of headings 8456 to 8461
  2. 8466 93 40 00 Parts and accessories of machines of subheadings 8456 11 10, 8456 12 10, 8456 20, 8456 30, 8457 10, 8458 91, 8459 21 00, 8459 61 or 8461 50 of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of printed circuits, printed circuit assemblies, parts of heading 8517, or parts of automatic data processing machines Free
  3. Other
  4. 8466 93 50 00 For machines of subheading 8456 50 00 Free
  5. 8466 93 60 00 Other Free

Additional duties and import rulesBarbados

Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.

Import requirements 1

  • Import controlImport control of fluorinated greenhouse gases
    Applies to goods from
    all countries
    Legal act
    517/2014
    Documents
    • Y054 Goods labelled according to the provisions of Article 12 of Regulation (EU) 2024/573
    • Y053
    • Y986 Exemption from import prohibition according to Article 11.1 and 11.2 of Regulation (EU) 2024/573
    • Y926
    • 9066
    • Y950
    • Y123 Undertaking registered in the F-Gas Portal according to Article 20 of Regulation (EU) 2024/573
    • Y124
    • Y976
    Tariff lines
    on 2 of 3 lines

UK: imports by month

last 12 months£134.4m+12.5% · previous 12 months
Average import price£25.80 per kg
Jan 2024: £9.9mFeb 2024: £10.1mMar 2024: £10mApr 2024: £13.6mMay 2024: £9.4mJun 2024: £10.5mJul 2024: £12mAug 2024: £8.6mSept 2024: £10.1mOct 2024: £11.2mNov 2024: £10.1mDec 2024: £7.9mJan 2025: £8.7mFeb 2025: £8.7mMar 2025: £11.5mApr 2025: £9.5mMay 2025: £9.8mJun 2025: £10.7mJul 2025: £9.9mAug 2025: £11.3mSept 2025: £9.9mOct 2025: £11.4mNov 2025: £14.2mDec 2025: £10.6mJan 2026: £8mFeb 2026: £10.8mMar 2026: £9.1mApr 2026: £10.5mMay 2026: £13.9mJun 2026: £13.2mJul 2026: £12mAug 2026: £10.8m 202420252026
Data up to August 2026 (provisional) · Monthly data: Eurostat Comext (CC BY 4.0), HMRC (OGL v3.0)

Main suppliers, last 12 months

CountryValueShareChange
Germany £31.9m 23.7% +4.3%
United States £16.5m 12.3% -2.4%
Japan £13.6m 10.1% +6.2%
Switzerland £12.2m 9.1% +24.6%
Italy £10.9m 8.1% +1.8%
China £10.8m 8% +41.8%
United Kingdom £8.2m 6.1% +7.8%
Spain £7.9m 5.9% +81.4%

Same subheading in other tariffs

World trade in 2024

8466.93 · US$6.8bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$102.7kUS$102.7k+US$8.9m+US$88.8m+> US$589.2m

Exports: 159
  1. Germany: US$1.3bn
  2. China: US$793.2m
  3. United States: US$744.3m
  4. Japan: US$598.6m
  5. Taiwan: US$589.2m
  6. Italy: US$472.2m
  7. Switzerland: US$377.2m
  8. South Korea: US$210.4m
  9. France: US$154.3m
  10. Austria: US$121.8m
  11. Spain: US$117.9m
  12. Netherlands: US$109m
  13. Czechia: US$104.3m
  14. United Kingdom: US$100.6m
  15. Belgium: US$92.6m
  16. Poland: US$88.8m
  17. Canada: US$88m
  18. India: US$72m
  19. Sweden: US$53.2m
  20. Thailand: US$47.6m
  21. Romania: US$45.6m
  22. Vietnam: US$44.6m
  23. Hungary: US$42.6m
  24. Singapore: US$38.9m
  25. Türkiye: US$38m
  26. Slovenia: US$35.2m
  27. Slovakia: US$31.2m
  28. Mexico: US$30.5m
  29. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$27.5m
  30. Denmark: US$23.8m
  31. Australia: US$21m
  32. Malaysia: US$20.9m
  33. Croatia: US$18.7m
  34. Brazil: US$18.1m
  35. Philippines: US$13.7m
  36. Portugal: US$12.6m
  37. Finland: US$11.4m
  38. Serbia: US$10.8m
  39. Israel: US$8.9m
  40. Norway: US$8.4m
  41. Estonia: US$7.8m
  42. Bulgaria: US$6.3m
  43. Ireland: US$5.8m
  44. Luxembourg: US$4.7m
  45. Latvia: US$4.4m
  46. United Arab Emirates: US$4.4m
  47. Hong Kong SAR China: US$4.1m
  48. New Zealand: US$2.8m
  49. Indonesia: US$2.7m
  50. South Africa: US$2.1m
  51. Costa Rica: US$1.8m
  52. Lithuania: US$1.5m
  53. Kyrgyzstan: US$1.4m
  54. Moldova: US$1.1m
  55. Eswatini: US$950.1k
  56. Kazakhstan: US$881.6k
  57. Argentina: US$862.4k
  58. Saudi Arabia: US$770.4k
  59. Russia: US$739.9k
  60. North Macedonia: US$737.6k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 Germany US$1.3bn 19.6%
2 China US$793.2m 11.6%
3 United States US$744.3m 10.9%
4 Japan US$598.6m 8.8%
5 Taiwan US$589.2m 8.6%
6 Italy US$472.2m 6.9%
7 Switzerland US$377.2m 5.5%
8 South Korea US$210.4m 3.1%
9 France US$154.3m 2.3%
10 Austria US$121.8m 1.8%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$907.7m 13.3%
2 China US$743.2m 10.9%
3 Germany US$668.8m 9.8%
4 Japan US$438.6m 6.4%
5 Canada US$307.7m 4.5%
6 Switzerland US$305.2m 4.5%
7 France US$262.6m 3.8%
8 India US$253.7m 3.7%
9 Mexico US$233.7m 3.4%
10 Italy US$215.1m 3.1%

Binding rulings for similar goods 10

Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.

  • N348490 U.S. CBP 15 May 2025 · 8466.93.98.85

    The tariff classification of copper electrode blanks from the Netherlands and the country of origin of finished copper electrodes

  • N347079 U.S. CBP 16 April 2025 · 8466.93.98.85

    The tariff classification of finished aluminum heatsinks for plasma arc cutting machines from China

  • N346803 U.S. CBP 27 March 2025 · 8466.93.98.85

    The tariff classification of a forged copper blank from Italy and the country of origin of a finished copper shield

  • N339726 U.S. CBP 8 May 2024 · 8466.93.98.85

    The tariff classification of a Plasma Arc Cutting System Power Supply

  • N331405 U.S. CBP 15 March 2023 · 8466.93.15.60

    The tariff classification of a cast iron base from China

  • N331086 U.S. CBP 6 March 2023 · 8466.93.98.85

    The tariff classification of a cast iron base from China and Hungary

  • 600010469 HMRC 17 May 2024 – 16 May 2027 · 8466 93 60 00

    A machine carcass which is a powder coated steel enclosure with several opening panels, which are required to gain access to the working area. It is used as a foundation for building a CO2 laser engraving and cutting machine. The carcass is unable to function in this state as it is missing several…

10 rulings in total for this code

Recent rule changes mentioning this code

Acts whose text cites this code or its heading. Check the act itself: a code can be cited for reasons other than a change of its duty.

  1. GB Sanctions · Applies from:

    The Iran (Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    S.I. 2026/983 · Source: legislation.gov.uk

  2. GB Sanctions · Applies from:

    The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    S.I. 2026/543 · Source: legislation.gov.uk

  3. EU Sanctions · Applies from:

    Council Regulation (EU) 2026/271 of 29 January 2026 amending Regulation (EU) 2023/1529 concerning restrictive measures in view of Iran’s military support to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and to armed groups and entities in the Middle East and the Red Sea region

    CELEX 32026R0271 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu

Rule changes →

The UK Global Tariff divides subheading 8466.93 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, subheading 8466.93 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 1.7%. 1 of them is duty-free.

174 countries pay no duty in the UK thanks to trade agreements and preference schemes such as DCTS Comprehensive and European Union, against a standard rate of Free.

In the UK, additional duty of 35% applies on top of the customs duty to goods from Belarus and Russia.

Imports of parts of metal-working machine tools into the UK came to £134.4m between September 2025 and August 2026 (up 13% on the year before); Germany supplied 24%, followed by United States.

In 2024, countries exported parts of metal-working machine tools worth US$6.8bn (−9.1% year on year).

The largest exporter was Germany (US$1.3bn), followed by China.

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for for machines of headings 8456 to 8461?

For machines of headings 8456 to 8461 fall under HS subheading 8466.93, part of heading 8466, in section XVI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on for machines of headings 8456 to 8461 in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8466.93 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 for machines of headings 8456 to 8461 in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8466.93 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 for machines of headings 8456 to 8461?

Germany, with US$1.3bn in 2024 (19.6% of world exports).

Which countries can export parts of metal-working machine tools to the UK duty-free?

174 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, DCTS Enhanced. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of Free applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.

Is there anti-dumping duty on parts of metal-working machine tools?

The UK charges additional duty of 35% on goods from Belarus and Russia. Lower rates apply to the named exporters listed in the measure.

Where does the UK import parts of metal-working machine tools from?

In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were Germany (24%), United States (12%) and Japan (10%), out of total imports of £134.4m.