HS Code for Mixer truck

A mixer truck, specifically a concrete-mixer lorry, is classified under HS code 8705.40. This classification is found in Chapter 87, which covers vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock. Heading 8705 is reserved for special purpose motor vehicles that are not primarily designed for the transport of persons or goods. A concrete-mixer lorry is a prime example of this, as it is a vehicle chassis permanently fitted with a mixing drum and the mechanical gear necessary to mix or maintain the consistency of concrete during transit. The classification is determined by the vehicle's primary function: the industrial process of mixing concrete. Even though the vehicle travels on public roads, its identity as a piece of mobile machinery takes precedence over its identity as a transport vehicle. This code applies to both the vehicle and the integrated mixing apparatus as a single unit.

Products Included

• Standard ready-mix concrete trucks
• Transit mixers with rotating drums
• Truck-mounted volumetric concrete mixers
• Concrete-mixer lorries with integrated pumping systems
• Specialized cement mixing vehicles for construction sites

Common Misclassification

Mixer trucks are often misclassified under HS code 8704, which is for the transport of goods. While a mixer truck does move concrete, its primary purpose is the mixing process, placing it in 8705. Another common error is using 8474.31, which covers stationary concrete or mortar mixers. If the mixer is permanently mounted on a motor vehicle chassis, it must be classified in Chapter 87 rather than Chapter 84.

FAQ

What is the HS code for a mixer truck?

The specific HS code for a concrete-mixer lorry (mixer truck) is 8705.40.

Does this code include trailer-mounted mixers?

No, 8705.40 is for motor vehicles (lorries). Trailer-mounted mixers are typically classified under heading 8474 as machinery or 8716 as trailers, depending on their design and integration.