Hydraulic Breaker HB 9000 on Excavator Carrier from Germany
The HB 9000 is a heavy-duty hydraulic rock breaker mounted on a self-propelled excavator carrier for breaking hard rock in quarries and open-pit mines. Classified under HTS 8430.31.0040 because the complete unit functions as self-propelled rock breaking machinery for earth and mineral extraction.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide assembly diagrams showing integration with self-propelled carrier to distinguish from mere attachments
• Ensure country-of-origin markings on both breaker and carrier components for proper valuation
• Watch for reclassification risks if marketed primarily as excavator upgrades rather than rock-specific breakers