Asphalt Batch Plant Mixer

Industrial mixer designed specifically for blending aggregate minerals like sand and gravel with hot bitumen to produce asphalt concrete for road paving. It falls under HTS 8474.32.00.00 as it mixes mineral substances in solid form with bitumen during asphalt production. Features heated chambers to maintain bitumen liquidity and precise proportioning controls.

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%

Alternative Classifications

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

8474.10.00Same rate: 35%

If designed for general mixing or kneading of non-bitumen substances

General concrete or clay mixers without bitumen specificity fall under mixing/kneading machines for other mineral substances.

8479.89.65Lower: 20.3% vs 35%

If imported as a complete asphalt mixing plant rather than standalone mixer

Fully assembled plants for asphalt production may classify as complete machines under other chemical processing machinery.

8419.60.50Same rate: 35%

If for drying ovens integrated into the mixing process

Separate drying equipment for aggregates before bitumen mixing is classified under machinery for drying materials.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify machine specifications confirm bitumen-mineral mixing function to avoid reclassification under general mixing machinery in 8474.10

Include detailed engineering drawings and end-use certification for road construction to support Chapter 84 classification

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Continuous Flow Bitumen Mixer

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Bitumen Drum Mixer

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Twin-Shaft Bitumen Mixer

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Bitumen Emulsion Mineral Mixer

Specialized mixer for combining water-based bitumen emulsions with mineral powders and aggregates for cold-mix asphalt applications. Falls under HTS 8474.32.00.00 for mixing mineral substances with bitumen derivatives in paste form. Includes emulsification shear pumps.

Mineral Filler Bitumen Pugmill

Heavy-duty pugmill mixer for incorporating fine mineral fillers, dust, and bitumen into asphalt filler mixes for void reduction in pavements. Meets HTS 8474.32.00.00 criteria for mixing powder-form mineral substances with bitumen. Twin auger design prevents segregation.