Bitumen Drum Mixer from China
Rotary drum machine that mixes heated bitumen with mineral aggregates such as crushed stone in a continuous process for asphalt production. Classified under HTS 8474.32.00.00 due to its dedicated function for combining solid mineral substances with bitumen. Includes paddle agitators for uniform coating.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label equipment clearly as 'bitumen-mineral mixer' and provide flow diagrams showing aggregate-bitumen integration
• Obtain manufacturer's declaration confirming exclusion of cement or other non-bitumen binders