HS code for universal joints

In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “universal joints” points to subheading 8483.60: clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints). 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.

The UK Global Tariff divides 8483.60 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 8483.60 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 2.7%.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 8483.60 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 2.7% (average 1.8%). 2 of them are duty-free.