Joy Global 12CM27 Continuous Miner

The Joy Global 12CM27 is a self-propelled continuous mining machine for underground coal extraction, with a rotating cutter head and gathering arms. It qualifies for HTS 8430.31.00 as self-propelled coal cutting machinery for mineral extraction. Designed for room-and-pillar mining in coal seams.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

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

8430.50Lower: 10% vs 35%

If equipped primarily as roof bolter

Other self-propelled coal mining machinery like bolters has its own subheading.

8431.49.90Same rate: 35%

If for mineral processing post-extraction

Crushers or screens for minerals/ore processing are in 8431, not extraction machinery.

8708.10.30Higher: 102.5% vs 35%

If parts imported separately for assembly

Bumpers or bodies for self-propelled machinery may go to Chapter 87 vehicle parts.

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