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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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