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Joint Sealing Robot

A remote-controlled robot that applies sealant to concrete joints in highways and runways for maintenance. It is a mechanical appliance for public works, fitting under tariff item 8479.10.00 as other building machinery.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited StatesFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8479.89.90Same rate: Free

If the robot is used for non-public works applications

Other machinery with individual functions may apply.

8424.89.00Same rate: Free

If the robot is primarily a spraying appliance

Mechanical appliances for projecting liquids are classified in heading 8424.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Ensure the robot's remote control complies with Canadian radio frequency regulations

β€’ Provide CBSA with the robot's specifications and intended use

β€’ Check if the robot requires any safety certifications

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.