HS Code for Cement mixer

The HS code 8474.31 is applied to cement mixers because they are mechanical appliances used for mixing mineral substances. Chapter 84 of the Harmonized System covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8474 specifically includes machinery for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing, grinding, mixing, or kneading earth, stone, ores, or other mineral substances in solid, powder, or paste form. Within this heading, subheading 8474.31 is reserved for concrete or mortar mixers. These machines function by rotating a drum or using internal paddles to combine cement, aggregate, and water into a homogenous mixture. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the mixer is powered by an electric motor or an internal combustion engine, provided it is a standalone machine and not integrated into a vehicle chassis. This classification follows GRI 1, as the machine's primary function is the mechanical mixing of minerals.

Products Included

• Portable electric concrete mixers
• Gas-powered drum mixers
• Stationary mortar mixing machines
• Small-scale cement mixers for DIY use
• Industrial-grade concrete batch mixers

Common Misclassification

A common misclassification occurs with cement mixer trucks, which must be classified under 8705.40 as special purpose motor vehicles. Additionally, mixers for other materials like plastics or chemicals are classified under 8479.82. Some importers also mistakenly use 8474.39, which is a residual category for other mixing machines that do not specifically handle concrete or mortar.

FAQ

What is the HS code for cement mixer?

The HS code for a standalone cement mixer is 8474.31, which specifically covers concrete or mortar mixers.

Is a portable cement mixer classified differently than a stationary one?

No, both portable and stationary concrete mixers are classified under 8474.31, provided they are not mounted on a motor vehicle chassis.