Concrete Mixer Truck
A concrete mixer truck is a truck-mounted rotating drum mixer that transports and mixes concrete for on-site pouring in building projects. It is classified under tariff item 8479.10.00 as machinery integral to public works and construction, combining transport and mixing functions for concrete delivery.
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 vehicle is designed primarily as a concrete mixer mounted on a motor vehicle chassis
Concrete-mixer lorries are specifically classified in heading 87.05 as special-purpose motor vehicles.
If the mixing drum is presented separately from the truck chassis
Concrete or mortar mixers are classified in heading 84.74, which covers mixing machinery for mineral substances.
If the vehicle is a standard goods transport truck not permanently fitted with mixing equipment
Motor vehicles for the transport of goods are classified in heading 87.04 when not specially equipped for a specific function.
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 vehicle is classified as a motor vehicle under Chapter 87, as the truck chassis may be subject to different tariff treatment than the mixing machinery
• Ensure compliance with Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for the truck component, and provide separate values for the chassis and the mixing equipment if required by CBSA
• Verify if the concrete mixer qualifies for duty-free entry under a free trade agreement based on its origin
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
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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
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