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HS code for tapping machines for metal working
8459.70
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “tapping machines for metal working” points to subheading 8459.70: other threading or tapping machines. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
8459.70 is a single line in the UK Global Tariff, where the duty is 2%.
The EU Combined Nomenclature has one tariff line for 8459.70; the duty is 2.7%.
8459.70 is a single line in the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, where the duty is 2.7%.
Duty rates compared
UK 2% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
EU 2.7% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Türkiye 2.7% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
USA 4.2% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Canada Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Mexico Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Brazil 20% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina 12.6% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Peru Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
New Zealand 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Japan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan 4% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Nigeria 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for tapping machines for metal working?
Tapping machines for metal working are classified under 8459.70 (Other threading or tapping machines) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.