Bituminous Mixing Plant Feeder
A bituminous mixing plant feeder is a hopper and conveyor system that feeds aggregates and bitumen into asphalt mixing plants for hot mix production prior to paving. It is classified under tariff item 8479.10.00 for its role in bituminous material preparation for spreading operations in public works.
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 |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the feeder is part of an asphalt mixing plant
Machinery for mixing or kneading mineral substances, including asphalt plants, is classified in heading 84.74.
If the feeder is a continuous conveyor for moving materials
Continuous-action elevators and conveyors for goods or materials are classified in heading 84.28.
If the machine has a general industrial use beyond public works
Other machines having individual functions not specified elsewhere are classified in heading 84.79.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Determine whether the feeder is a separate machine or a component of a larger asphalt mixing plant; if it is a component, it may be classified with the plant under heading 84.74
• Provide specifications showing the feeder's function in bituminous material preparation to support classification under 8479.10.00
• Check if the equipment requires any electrical safety certifications for import into Canada
Related Products under Tariff item 8479.10.00
Asphalt Distributor Truck
An asphalt distributor truck is a truck-mounted system with a spray bar that evenly applies liquid bituminous binders or tack coats before asphalt layer placement. It is specialized machinery for road construction and maintenance, ensuring proper adhesion between asphalt layers.
Asphalt Paver
An asphalt paver is a self-propelled machine that receives hot mix asphalt into its hopper, then conveys and spreads it evenly through a screed to form a smooth road surface. It is designed specifically for road construction and maintenance, which are public works activities, and performs a distinct function not covered by more specific headings.
Asphalt Road Paver Machine
An asphalt road paver machine is a self-propelled machine equipped with a hopper, conveyor system, and screed for laying down hot mix asphalt to create smooth road surfaces. It falls under tariff item 8479.10.00 as it is specifically designed for spreading bituminous material in public works and road construction.
Asphalt Road Paving Machine
A self-propelled asphalt paver with a hopper, conveyor, and screed that lays and compacts hot-mix asphalt on roads. It is machinery for public works, building or the like, as it performs a specific construction function not specified elsewhere in Chapter 84.
Backhoe Loader
A backhoe loader is a versatile construction machine combining a front-mounted loading bucket with a rear-mounted backhoe arm, used for digging, trenching, and material handling on public works and building sites. It falls under tariff item 8479.10.00 as machinery for public works, building, or the like, because its primary function is excavation and loading in construction applications.
Biltruder Concrete Extrusion Paver
The Biltruder concrete extrusion paver uses screw extrusion technology to place zero-slump concrete in channels and ditches, ensuring precise profiles for infrastructure drainage. It is specialized machinery for public works, offering continuous paving in a single pass.