Bitumen Drum Mixer from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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