Hot Mix Asphalt Screed Unit
A hot mix asphalt screed unit is an extendable screed attachment for asphalt pavers that distributes and initially compacts hot bituminous mix to specified thickness and slope. It qualifies for tariff item 8479.10.00 as integral machinery for bituminous spreading in public works and road construction.
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 screed unit is presented as a part of an asphalt paver
Parts of machinery of heading 84.29 or 84.79 are classified in heading 84.31.
If the screed is used for mixing bituminous material rather than spreading it
Machinery for mixing mineral substances, including bituminous material, is classified in heading 84.74.
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 screed unit is presented separately or as part of an asphalt paver; if separate, it may be classified as a part under heading 84.31 or as a complete machine under 8479.10.00
• Provide specifications showing the screed's function in distributing and compacting asphalt to support classification under 8479.10.00
• Check if the unit requires any 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.