Auto Parts: EU import duty and HS code
Parts range from 3.5% to 4.5% duty, but safety-critical components need type approval before they can be legally sold.
Typical duty
4.5%
HS code
8708.99.97 / 8708.30.00
Duty relief
≤ €150 goods value
Landed cost across destinations
Based on €1,000 of goods plus €100 freight. Duty applies because the goods value exceeds €150.
| Destination | Duty | Import VAT | Total landed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | €45.00 | €217.55 | €1,362.55 |
| France | €45.00 | €229.00 | €1,374.00 |
| Netherlands | €45.00 | €240.45 | €1,385.45 |
| Italy | €45.00 | €251.90 | €1,396.90 |
| Spain | €45.00 | €240.45 | €1,385.45 |
| Belgium | €45.00 | €240.45 | €1,385.45 |
| Austria | €45.00 | €229.00 | €1,374.00 |
| Ireland | €45.00 | €263.35 | €1,408.35 |
| Portugal | €45.00 | €263.35 | €1,408.35 |
| Finland | €45.00 | €291.98 | €1,436.98 |
Duty by tariff line
Auto Parts is not one tariff line. Under 8708.99.97 and 8708.30.00 the EU applies 16 lines with rates from 3.5% to 4.5%. Which one applies depends on the material, construction or specification.
| Rate | Tariff line description |
|---|---|
| 3.5% | Silicone or plastic keyboards, comprising:<br> <br>-parts of common metal, and<br> <br>-wh |
| 3.5% | Inner pole electromagnet core used in Magneto-Rheological engine mounts to reduce shocks a |
| 3.5% | Outer tie rod with a housing made of AISI 4137 (SCM435) steel or EN10083/2- C45R N steel |
| 3.5% | Aluminium engine bracket, with dimensions of:<br> <br>-height of more than 10 mm but not m |
| 3.5% | Roll rod assembly for the front suspension in vehicles for connecting the stabilizer to th |
| 3.5% | Mounting bracket of front radiator or intercooler:<br> <br>-made of iron or steel or of pl |
| 3.5% | Aluminium alloy support bracket, with mounting holes, whether or not with fixation nuts, f |
| 3.5% | Specific pre-assembled or ready-to assemble sections for new mobile cranes |
| 3.5% | Other |
| 4.5% | Body of disc type brake in BIR ("Ball in Ramp") or EPB ("Electronic Parking Brake") or wit |
| 4.5% | Ductile cast iron brake caliper jaw, of a kind used in the manufacture of goods of Chapte |
| 4.5% | Other |
Showing 12 of 16 lines. Source: EU Access2Markets, retrieved 2026-11-05.
Notes for auto parts
- Brake pads, lights and glass require ECE approval marks.
- Used parts face additional restrictions and may be treated as waste.
These are planning figures, not a binding tariff ruling. Origin-based measures (anti-dumping, preferential rates) can change the result.
Auto Parts FAQ
Do aftermarket car lights need ECE approval?
Yes, lighting components must carry the appropriate E-mark to be road-legal in the EU.
What is the duty rate on car accessories?
Around 4.5% for most parts under chapter 87; accessories like mats or covers are classified by material instead.