Foundry Sand Mixer

Mixer for blending foundry sand with binders to prepare molds in paste form. Classified under HTS 8474.39.00.00 for mixing mineral substances like sand in solid/powder form for foundry applications. Distinct from complete mold-forming machines.

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.

8474.80.00Same rate: 35%

If specifically for forming foundry molds of sand

Heading 8474.80 provides for machines forming foundry molds, separate from mixers.

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 35%

If for other metalworking foundry preparation

Additional foundry prep machines beyond mixing/kneading go to 8479.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include foundry process flow diagrams showing mixing stage

Certify sand handling capacity exceeds manual mixing thresholds

Watch for reclassification if includes sand mold forming mechanisms

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