Bituminous Chip Sealer from Japan
Combined spreader that simultaneously applies bituminous emulsion and aggregate chips for surface treatment and seal coating of roads. Classified in HTS 8479.10.00.60 as specialized machinery for bituminous material spreading in maintenance paving.
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
• Submit process flow diagrams illustrating simultaneous bituminous and chip application
• Ensure temperature control system specs for emulsion handling are detailed
• Watch for reclassification if aggregate spreading dominates over bituminous function