Hydraulic Rock Breaker
A hydraulic rock breaker is an attachment for excavators used to break large rocks and concrete by delivering high-impact blows with a chisel-like tool. It falls under tariff item 8430.39.00 as a rock-breaking machine designed for earth or mineral extraction.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the breaker is used for boring or sinking
Other boring or sinking machinery for earth or minerals is classified under this subheading.
If imported as a part of an excavator
Parts of machinery of heading 84.30 are classified in heading 84.31.
If the breaker is hand-held
Hand-held pneumatic or hydraulic tools are classified in heading 84.67.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Clarify whether the breaker is for mining or demolition; if for demolition, it may be classified elsewhere
• Ensure the CBSA has documentation showing the breaker's use in rock extraction
• If imported with an excavator, the principal function determines classification
Related Products under Tariff item 8430.39.00
Auger Mining Machine for Coal
A horizontal auger boring system for highwall coal recovery from surface exposures. It is classified under tariff item 8430.39.00 as other coal boring extraction machinery, as it extends multiple auger flights into coal seams for mineral extraction.
Boom-Mounted Rock Splitter
A boom-mounted rock splitter uses hydraulic wedges inserted into pre-drilled holes to split rock precisely in quarries. It is classified under tariff item 8430.39.00 as other rock cutting or tunnelling machinery for earth, minerals or ores, as it performs a rock-breaking function in extraction contexts.
Boom-Type Roadheader
A boom-type roadheader is a hydraulically operated continuous mining machine equipped with a rotating boom and cutter head, used for heading development in coal and rock tunnels. It falls under tariff item 8430.39.00 as other coal or rock cutting and tunnelling machinery, since it is not specifically classified elsewhere in the subheading.
Boom-Type Roadheader for Ore Tunnels
A boom-mounted cutting machine for driving ore access tunnels in hard rock formations. It is classified under tariff item 8430.39.00 as other tunneling machinery for minerals, and includes loading rams and water suppression systems.
Coal Auger Miner
A coal auger miner is a machine that uses a helical auger to extract coal from pillars or highwall seams, operating by boring into the coal and conveying it out. It is classified under tariff item 8430.39.00 as other coal cutting and boring machinery, as it is not a self-propelled unit and fits the residual category.
Coal Plough
A coal plough is a scraping device used in thin coal seams to cut coal from the face and push it onto a conveyor, operating along the coal face. It falls under tariff item 8430.39.00 as other coal cutting machinery, since it is a specialized cutter not covered by more specific headings.