HS Code 8474

Mineral Processing and Sorting Machinery

HS code 8474 covers machinery for sorting, screening, crushing, grinding, or mixing earth, stone, ores, and solid mineral fuels in industrial operations.

4-digit Section XVIFCL

HS Code 8474 — Mineral Processing and Sorting Machinery

This code is for heavy machinery used in mining and construction to sort, wash, crush, or mix earth, stone, and ores. It also covers machines for molding solid mineral fuels or ceramic pastes.

What's included

  • Concrete mixers
  • Stone crushers
  • Ore screening machines
  • Coal briquetting plants
  • Clay molding machines

What's excluded

  • Glass working machines → use 8475 (Glass machinery is specifically covered by the subsequent heading 8475.)
  • Excavators → use 8429 (Earth moving equipment belongs to the 8429-8430 range.)

Common examples

  • Mobile Jaw Crusher
  • Industrial Vibrating Screen
  • Concrete Mixing Truck (drum only)
  • Brick making machine

Frequently asked questions

Does this cover the whole cement truck?

If it's a vehicle with a permanently mounted mixer, it is generally classified under 8705. This code covers the machinery itself.

Trade & shipping notes

  • Typical duty range: 0% - 5%
  • Documentation: Check for mandatory safety standards (ISO) for heavy construction equipment.
  • Typical shipping mode: FCL
  • Top exporters: China, Germany, Italy, USA
  • Top importers: USA, Australia, Indonesia, Russia

Key takeaway

The standard code for heavy infrastructure, mining, and brick-making equipment.

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