Hydraulic Breaker HB 9000 on Excavator Carrier from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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