U.S. imports of Machinery for Mixing or Kneading Earth, Stone & Mineral Substances (SITC 72833) totaled $11.8M in August 2026, imported from 34 countries.
Importers of Machinery for Mixing or Kneading Earth, Stone & Mineral Substances paid $775K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 6.54% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Machinery for Mixing or Kneading Earth, Stone & Mineral Substances imports of $11.8M in August 2026 ran 21% below the year-to-date monthly average of $15.0M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataConcrete mixers, pug mills, and industrial kneaders designed to blend earth, stone, ores, or other solid mineral substances — whether in powder, granule, or paste form — fall under SITC 72833, serving construction materials, ceramics, and refractory industries. The heading's scope is defined by the mixing or kneading action applied to mineral-based inputs, distinguishing it from food or chemical mixing equipment that handles non-mineral materials. Drum capacity, mixing intensity, and material consistency (dry powder versus wet paste) are the primary specifications that drive procurement decisions in this category.
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285 import shipments a month
Typically, no. Vehicle-mounted concrete mixers are generally classified with the vehicle or as specialized motor vehicles rather than as standalone mixing machinery under 72833. The heading applies to stationary or portable industrial mixing and kneading machines that are not integral to a self-propelled vehicle.
A pug mill that kneads clay (a mineral substance in paste form) for brick production fits squarely within SITC 72833. The ceramic paste input and the kneading action both align with the heading's scope. Importers should retain OEM documentation confirming the machine's design for mineral paste processing to support the classification.
Basic heading 396 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 72833 · $11.8M of $172.0B
ImportsExports
Imports
$11.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $175.2M of Machinery for Mixing or Kneading Earth, Stone & Mineral Substances.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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Canada and Italy together supply 52% of it. Vietnam pays 12.5% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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