DG GROW Seeks Feedback on Proposed Tariff Suspensions
The European Commission's DG GROW has contacted stakeholders to gather input on proposed tariff suspensions for products classified under CN codes 84 and 85. Stakeholders are invited to review the list of goods under consideration and submit comments or objections by April 25th. This outreach underscores the EU's commitment to transparency and stakeholder engagement in trade policy decisions.
More information on each good for which a tariff suspension is being considered can be found at the following link.
| CN code | Description | Public Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 8407 33 80 | Twin cylinder, four stroke internal combustion spark-ignition engine with a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1000 cm3, with overall dimensions of not more than: 450 mm (length) x 470 mm (width) x 600 mm (height), – a power of 40 kW or more but not more than 86 kW, – whether or not equipped with single overhead cam and starter, spark plug wires, fuel rail, and injectors [for use in the manufacture of all-terrain or utility task vehicles](1) | Round 2025/1 used in the manufacture of vehicles |
| 8407 33 80 | Single cylinder, four stroke internal combustion spark-ignition engine with a cylinder capacity not exceeding 570 cm3, – with overall dimensions of not more than: 390 mm (length) x 490 mm (width) x 590 mm (height), – a power of 22 kW or more but not more than 35 kW, – equipped with output shaft having an end diameter of 30 mm and a taper of 6 degrees (+/- 1 degree), – whether or not equipped with starter, throttle body, spark plug wire, fuel rail and injector [for use in the manufacture of all-terrain or utility task vehicles](1) | Round 2025/1 used in the manufacture of vehicles |
| 8407 34 91 | Dual cylinder, four stroke internal combustion spark-ignition engine with a cylinder capacity of 1000 cm3 or more but not more than 1250 cm3, – with overall dimensions of not more than: 700 mm (length) x 430 mm (width) x 610 mm (height), – a power of 60 kW or more but not more than 110 kW, – whether or not equipped with a starter, outfitted with a throttle body, two or more fuel injectors, a stator [for use in the manufacture of motorcycle bikes] (1) | Round 2025/1 used for manufacture of On-Road Motorcycles. |
| 8407 34 99 | Dual cylinder, air cooled, four stroke 49 degree V-twin internal combustion spark-ignition engine with a cylinder capacity exceeding 1800 cm3: – with overall dimensions of not more than: 800 mm (length) x 500 mm (width) x 600 mm (height), – a power of 60 kW or more but not more than 75 kW, – equipped with a semi-dry oil sump, – whether or not equipped with a starter, outfitted with a throttle body, two or more fuel injectors, a stator [for use in the manufacture of motorcycle bikes] (1) | Round 2025/1 used for production of On-Road Motorcycles. |
| 8409 99 00 | Die cast aluminum housing for electronic throttle control or exhaust gas recirculation systems: – high pressure-casted of EN AC-46000 aluminum, – shot-blasted and machined, – of air tightness of 2 g/h at 20 °C under 2,5 bar relative pressure, – with a height of 100 mm or more , but not more than 135 mm, – with a width of 115 mm or more, but not more than 150 mm, – with a weight of 210 g or more, but not more than 465 g | Round 2025/1 Used in car production |
| 8419 50 80 | Aluminum heat exchanger for gas boilers designed for highly efficient heat transfer: – with a height of 100 mm or more, but no more than 120 mm, – with a length of 235 mm, but no more than 280 mm, – with 250 mm or more in width, but no more than 280 mm, – for a power output of 25 kW but no more than 35 kW, – a weight of 8 kg or more, but no more than 10 kg | Round 2025/01 Components for the energy industry. |
| 8479 89 97 | Integrated automated turnkey machinery line for the complete manufacturing of sodium-ion batteries, from slurry mixing through to battery packaging, including, in particular, machines for coating and calendering of strips, cell assembly and their electrical formation | Round 2025/01. for manufacturing of sodium-ion batteries. |
| 8481 80 99 | Solenoid valve of continuous variable valve timing system of combustion engine for oil flow control according to engine speed and load: – in metal cover, – with electrical connector, – with a force of not more than 10 N, – with an operating voltage of 9 VDC or more but not more than 16 VDC – with a length of 80 mm but not more than 110 mm, – with a width of 80 mm but not more than 110 mm, – with a height of 20 mm but not more than 30 mm for use in the manufacture of engines of motor vehicles(1) | Round 2025/1 for use in the manufacture of engines of motor vehicles |
| 8483 10 95 | Stepped shaft made of carbon steel with: – rolled, involute profiled, splined shaft end, the helix angle of which is at least 0°15,5’ but not more than 0° 21,5’ – a largest diameter of 16 mm or more but not more than 18 mm – a length of 137 mm or more, but not more than 155 mm – a weight of 0,12 kg or more but not more than 0,28 kg | Round 2025/1 used for production of air-conditioning compressor |
| 8483 90 89 | Hub gear made of cold rolled carbon steel (per ASTM A1008), molded into the plastic and pressed on pinion, with: – an outer diameter of 81,2 mm or more, but not more than 82,55 mm, – an inner diameter of 25,9 mm or more, but not more than 25,97 mm, – a height of the lower side of inner diameter of 11,63 mm or more, but not more than 12,13 mm, – a height of the upper side of inner diameter of 3,25 mm or more, but not more than 3,5 mm, – an overall height of 11,63 mm or more, but not more than 19,5 mm for use in the manufacture of vehicle’s steering system | Round 2025/1 used in car production |
| 8503 00 99 | Pressure casted stator housing of an electric motor: – of EN AC-46000 aluminum, – shot-blasted and machined, – leakproof to the degree of 2 g per hour or less under 2,5 bar pressure, – with an HBW of 60 or more (2,5/62,5, according to ISO 6506), – with a tensile strength of 240 N/mm2 or more, – with a height of 70 mm or more, but not more than 76 mm, – with a width of 155 mm, but not more than 162 mm, – with a weight of 330 g or more but not more than 360 g | Round 2025/1 used for motor production |
| 8503 00 99 | Pressure casted rotor front plate or cover of an electric supercharger: – of EN AC-46000 aluminum, – shot-blasted and machined, – leakproof to the degree of 2 g per hour or less under 2,5 bar pressure, – with an HBW of 60 or more (2,5/62,5, according to ISO 6506), – with a tensile strength of 240 N/mm2 or more, – with a height of 22 mm or more , but not more than 26 mm, – with a diameter of 128 mm or more, but not more than 136 mm, – with a weight of 220 g or more, but not more than 250 g | Round 2025/1 used for engine production |
| 8505 11 10 | Magnetized upper rotor made with steel stack according to standards ASTM A677-07 grade 47F180 or JIS C 2552 Grade 50A310, with: – twelve permanent magnets made with neodymium-iron-boron (per MMPA 0100), enclosed in stamped steel stack ring, – a residual induction value 1.21 T or more, but not more than 1.32 T, measured in 25 Degree Celsius, – an inner diameter of 22,735 mm or more, but no more than 22,835 mm, – an outer diameter of 30,725 mm or more, but no more than 38,025 mm, for use in the manufacture of vehicle’s steering system | Round 2025/1 for use in car production |
| 8536 41 90 | Power relay with the function of safely connecting or disconnecting the charging and/or power circuit of 48V batteries in a plastic case, containing: – current sensor 50A/400V – high voltage MILD fuse 70V/300A, – whether or not cable with connector, for use in the production of rechargeable batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles (1) | Round 2025/1 for use in the production of rechargeable batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles |
| 8538 90 99 | LTE antenna for vehicle emergency call system: – with an operating direct current voltage of 4 V or more but not more than 16 V, – in a plastic housing, – with mounting brackets – whether or not with a cable with a connector, for use in the manufacture of motor vehicles (1) | Round 2025/1 used in the manufacture of motor vehicles |
Background on tariff suspensions
- In cases where there are no or not enough raw materials or intermediate products within the EU or in Turkey needed for industrial production, companies can apply for reduced duty or exemption from duty for them.
- Tariff suspensions refer to total or partial waiver of the normal duties applied by the EU.
- A suspension can be granted for raw materials, semi finished goods and components used for industrial production, if they are not available within the EU.
- If the above-mentioned goods are available within the Union, but there is not enough of them, an autonomous tariff quota can be granted for the missing quantity.
- To apply for a tariff suspension, individual companies have to submit an application to National Customs Authorities (NCAs).
- Those applications that meet certain requirements are forwarded by NCAs to the European Commission
- The applications are processed by the Economic Tariff Questions Group (ETQG), which has delegates from the Commission and from all Member States.
- Tariff suspensions and autonomous tariff quotas are applied for and processed twice a year. The requests must be submitted to the Commission at the latest on 15 March for implementation on 1 January the following year 15 September for implementation on 1 July the following year.
Please provide feedback on the list to Akseli Koskela (contact information down below) by Thursday the 25th of April COB.
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