Incremental Sheet Forming Machine
An incremental sheet forming machine that uses CNC to form complex sheet metal shapes through localized deformation with a single tool, without dies or material removal. This specialized metalworking machine falls under tariff item 8463.90.00.
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 machine has a function not specifically described in Chapter 84
Machines with a principal purpose not covered by a specific heading are classified in heading 8479.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the machine is classified as a machine-tool for working metal without removing material; provide CNC programming details to the CBSA
• Verify if the machine includes any robotic or handling components that may be classified separately
• Consider the country of origin for potential preferential duty rates under Canada's free trade agreements
Related Products under Tariff item 8463.90.00
Benchtop Metal Beading Machine
A benchtop metal beading machine creates decorative and strengthening beads on sheet metal edges via rotary forming, without removing material. This machine falls under this tariff item as a machine-tool for working metal by deformation, specifically beading, which is a common metalworking process.
CNC Laser Cutting Machine
A CNC laser cutting machine uses a high-powered laser beam to melt and vaporize metal, producing precise shapes in sheets without traditional material removal via cutting tools. It falls under this tariff item as a machine-tool for working metal without removing material, as the process relies on thermal deformation and vaporization rather than mechanical cutting.
CNC Laser Tube Bender
A precision machine tool that bends metal tubes using laser measurement and CNC control without removing material, ideal for automotive exhaust systems. It falls under tariff item 8463.90.00 as it works metal through deformation processes without material removal.
CNC Rotary Metal Swaging Machine
A CNC-controlled rotary swaging machine that reduces the diameter of metal tubes through high-speed hammering, without removing any material. This deformation process falls under tariff item 8463.90.00, which covers machine-tools for working metal without removing material.
CNC Router Spindle for Small Metal Parts
A high-speed spindle unit used in compact CNC routers for milling and engraving soft metals like aluminum without material removal through cutting. It falls under tariff item 8463.90.00 as a machine-tool component for working metal or cermets without removing material, specifically for forming or deformation processes.
Electro-Hydraulic Metal Stamper
An electro-hydraulic metal stamper that uses high-speed electric discharge to generate hydraulic pulses for deep drawing metal sheets without dies. This innovative stamping process works metal without removing material, placing it under tariff item 8463.90.00.