Import machinery and industrial supplies from China to Ireland
To import machinery or industrial supplies from China into Ireland: import duty is calculated on the CIF value. Import VAT is 23%. There is no free trade agreement with China, so the general duty rate for each tariff code applies. Key conformity requirement: CE. Machines must be configured for the local grid: 230/400 V, 50 Hz.
- Duty basis
- CIF
- Import tax
- VAT 23%
- Trade agreement with China
- None
- Conformity
- CE
- Grid
- 230/400 V, 50 Hz
What we handle for buyers in Ireland
- Factory search, verification and price negotiation in China
- Tariff code and landed cost estimate before you order
- Documents the factory must provide for CE
- Electrical configuration for 230/400 V, 50 Hz on machines
- Factory acceptance test with video for machines, batch inspection for supplies
- Export crating, shipping and documents to Ireland
Latest rule changes
European Union: the new Machinery Regulation applies from January 20, 2027 (October 2, 2026)
Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 replaces the Machinery Directive on January 20, 2027, with no transition period. A company that buys a machine directly from China for use in the EU becomes its importer and must check that the manufacturer completed the conformity assessment and technical documentation and that the machine carries CE marking.
Does Ireland have a free trade agreement with China?
No. Goods from China pay the general duty rate for their tariff code. We confirm the code and estimate the landed cost before you order.
What voltage and frequency do machines need in Ireland?
The grid in Ireland is 230/400 V at 50 Hz. Industrial three-phase voltage varies by site, so we confirm your plant's supply and order the machine configured for it.
Do I need a certificate to import machinery into Ireland?
The key requirement is CE. We make sure the factory provides the documents it needs before shipping.
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