Tandem Asphalt Roller for Paving from China
Double drum vibratory roller designed for initial breakdown rolling of hot bituminous mats immediately after paver placement. While primarily compaction, its paving train integration qualifies it under HTS 8479.10.00.60 for bituminous finishing operations.
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
• Emphasize water spray and infrared heating systems specific to asphalt rolling
• Distinguish from general road rollers by documenting paving train specifications
• Declare drum width matching standard paver screed widths for classification support