Bitumen Emulsion Mineral Mixer from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify emulsion vs. hot bitumen processing in technical literature to justify classification
• Include chemical compatibility certifications for water-bitumen-mineral interactions