HS Code Subheading

Machines; for mixing or kneading mineral substances, excluding concrete mixers and machines for mixing mineral substances with bitumen

8474.39 Subheading
Section XVI — Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

About HS Code 847439

This residual HS code encompasses machines for mixing or kneading mineral substances, specifically excluding those for concrete (847431) and bitumen (847432). This broad category serves a diverse range of industries, including ceramics, refractories, glass, chemicals, and foundries, where various mineral powders, pastes, or aggregates need to be uniformly blended. Importers and exporters typically include specialized industrial equipment manufacturers, material processing plants, and engineering firms. Key aspects of this trade involve the need for highly specialized designs to handle different material viscosities, abrasiveness, and particle sizes, as well as the integration of advanced process control systems to ensure consistent product quality across various applications. This code highlights the wide array of mixing technologies beyond standard construction materials.

Products Under This Code

Ceramic paste mixers, Refractory material mixers, Dry powder blenders for minerals, Sand mixers for foundries, Glass batch mixers, Mineral fertilizer mixers, Ore pelletizing mixers

Real World Examples

Eirich Intensive Mixer, Pemat Planetary Mixer, Simpson Mix-Muller, Forberg Twin-Shaft Mixer, Lancaster Counter-Current Mixer

Common Misclassification

This is a residual category for mineral mixing; it's crucial to ensure the machine isn't specifically for concrete (847431) or bitumen (847432) before classifying it here.

Products Classified Under 8474.39

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

Germany, China, USA, Italy, and Japan are significant in the trade of these specialized mixers for various industrial mineral applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 847439?

HS code 847439 covers: Machines; for mixing or kneading mineral substances, excluding concrete mixers and machines for mixing mineral substances with bitumen. This residual HS code encompasses machines for mixing or kneading mineral substances, specifically excluding those for concrete (847431) and bitumen (847432). This broad category serves a diverse range of industries, including ceramics, refractories, glass, chemicals, and foundries, where various mineral powders, pastes, or aggregates need to be uniformly blended. Importers and exporters typically include specialized industrial equipment manufacturers, material processing plants, and engineering firms. Key aspects of this trade involve the need for highly specialized designs to handle different material viscosities, abrasiveness, and particle sizes, as well as the integration of advanced process control systems to ensure consistent product quality across various applications. This code highlights the wide array of mixing technologies beyond standard construction materials.

What products fall under HS code 847439?

Ceramic paste mixers, Refractory material mixers, Dry powder blenders for minerals, Sand mixers for foundries, Glass batch mixers, Mineral fertilizer mixers, Ore pelletizing mixers

What are common misclassifications for HS code 847439?

This is a residual category for mineral mixing; it's crucial to ensure the machine isn't specifically for concrete (847431) or bitumen (847432) before classifying it here.

How is HS code 847439 structured?

HS code 847439 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (74) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (39) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.