HS Code for Powder mixer

A powder mixer is classified under HS code 8474.39 when it is intended for use with mineral substances. This code is located in Chapter 84 and falls under heading 8474, which covers machinery for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing, grinding, mixing, or kneading earth, stone, ores, or other mineral substances in solid (including powder or paste) form. Subheading 8474.39 is the specific category for "other" mixing or kneading machines not used for concrete or bitumen. The classification depends entirely on the material being processed. If the powder mixer is designed for minerals, ores, or clays, it must be classified here. The mechanical action of the mixer—whether it be a ribbon blender, a V-mixer, or a paddle mixer—is secondary to the nature of the substance it is designed to handle. This heading is part of the group of machines used in the extractive and construction industries, reflecting the heavy-duty nature of the equipment required to process abrasive mineral powders.

Products Included

• Ribbon blenders for mineral powders
• V-type mixers for ceramic powders
• Paddle mixers for dry mortar
• Industrial planetary mixers for ores
• Double cone blenders for mineral pigments
• Continuous mixers for earth and clay

Common Misclassification

The most common misclassification for a powder mixer is HS code 8479.82, which covers general-purpose mixing, kneading, crushing, or grinding machines. If the mixer is intended for chemicals, plastics, or food, 8479.82 is correct. However, if the mixer is specifically for minerals, 8474.39 takes precedence due to GRI 3(a), which states that the most specific description should be used. Another error is using 8438.10 for mixers intended for the food industry (like flour), which is incorrect for mineral applications.

FAQ

What is the HS code for powder mixer?

For mineral substances, the HS code is 8474.39. For general or chemical use, it is 8479.82.

Can this code be used for pharmaceutical powder mixers?

No, pharmaceutical powder mixers are typically classified under HS code 8479.82 as they are not processing mineral substances as defined in heading 8474.