Concrete Mixer Truck from Japan
A truck-mounted rotating drum mixer that transports and mixes concrete for on-site pouring in building projects. It is included in HTS 8479.10.00 as machinery integral to public works and construction, blending transit and mixing functions.
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
• Obtain DOT certification for road-legal chassis to prevent vehicle import issues
• Specify drum capacity and mixing mechanism in invoices for accurate HTS verification
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as parts if drum is separable from chassis