Small Gauge Metal Nibbler Tool-Machine
An electric nibbling machine used for contour cutting of thin galvanized sheets in signage production. It operates by nibbling, a shearing process that creates precise shapes without distortion. This machine falls under tariff item 8462.39.00 as an 'other' shearing machine for flat products, excluding combined punching and shearing machines.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the nibbler is a portable hand-held power tool
Hand-held tools with electric motors are classified in heading 84.67, not as machine-tools.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the machine is not a hand-held tool, as those are classified elsewhere
• Provide documentation showing the machine is designed for flat sheet metal work to support the classification
• Be prepared to explain the nibbling function to the CBSA if asked
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