8479.82.00 - Mixing, kneading, crushing, grinding, screening, sifting, homogenizing, emulsifying or stirring machines

This HTS category, 8479.82.00, encompasses machinery primarily designed for the physical manipulation of materials through processes such as mixing, kneading, crushing, grinding, screening, sifting, homogenizing, emulsifying, or stirring. These machines are not specifically listed or covered elsewhere in Chapter 84. They are characterized by their function to alter the physical state or uniformity of substances, including liquids, solids, and semi-solids.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 8479.81.00.00 covers machines for treating metal, including electric wire coil-winders, which have a specific application. Similarly, 8479.83.00.00 is reserved for cold isostatic presses, a distinct manufacturing process. Our current category, 8479.82.00, is broader and focuses on the general mechanical operations of combining, breaking down, separating, or blending materials, irrespective of whether the target material is metal or requires specialized pressing.

Further subdivision within 8479.82.00 occurs at the 8-digit level. The subcategory 8479.82.00.40 specifically addresses machines dedicated to mixing, kneading, or stirring, highlighting these particular operations. The residual subcategory, 8479.82.00.80, captures other machines within this group that perform crushing, grinding, screening, sifting, homogenizing, or emulsifying functions, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the diverse mechanical processes outlined in the parent description.