Profile forming machines
Machine tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die forging (excluding rolling mills); machine tools (including presses, slitting lines and cut-to-length lines) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching, notching or nibbling (excluding drawbenches); presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above: > Bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including press brakes) for flat products: > Profile forming machines
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 8462.22.00
Roll Forming Machine for Metal Roofing Panels
This machine uses a series of rollers to progressively form flat metal coils into contoured roofing profiles such as standing seam or corrugated panels. It falls under HTS 8462.22.00 as a profile forming machine specifically designed for bending and folding flat metal products into custom cross-sectional shapes. Commonly used in construction for producing durable, weather-resistant roofing materials.
Metal C-Purlin Roll Forming Line
Automated production line that forms continuous C-shaped steel purlins from coiled strip steel through sequential roller stations. Classified under HTS 8462.22.00 for its profile forming function on flat metal inputs, essential for structural framing in metal buildings. Includes inline punching and cutting mechanisms.
Steel Door Frame Profile Forming Machine
Specialized roll former that shapes flat galvanized steel into door jamb and frame profiles with precise return legs and knockouts. HTS 8462.22.00 classification applies due to its fixed tooling for specific profile forming from flat sheet metal stock. Widely used in residential and commercial door manufacturing.
Aluminum Window Profile Roll Forming Machine
High-precision roll forming equipment that creates complex aluminum window frame profiles from flat coil stock, including multi-cavity mullion shapes. Falls under HTS 8462.22.00 as profile forming machinery for flat metal products serving the fenestration industry. Features adjustable tooling for multiple profile configurations.
Corrugated Metal Siding Roll Forming Machine
Heavy-duty roll former producing corrugated siding panels from galvanized or coated steel coils for agricultural and industrial buildings. HTS 8462.22.00 covers this profile forming operation on flat metal products creating the characteristic wave pattern. Includes inline perforating and crimping stations.
Solar Panel Frame Roll Forming Machine
Precision roll forming line producing aluminum frames for photovoltaic modules from flat strip stock with exact dimensional tolerances. Classified HTS 8462.22.00 for profile forming flat metal into specialized solar mounting profiles. Features high-speed servo controls for renewable energy manufacturing.
Metal Ceiling Grid Profile Forming Machine
Specialized roll former creating T-bar and grid profiles for suspended acoustic ceiling systems from galvanized steel strip. HTS 8462.22.00 classification for profile forming operations on flat metal products used in commercial interior construction. Produces main tees, cross tees, and wall angles.
Highway Guardrail Roll Forming Machine
Heavy gauge roll forming equipment producing W-beam highway guardrail sections from hot-rolled steel coils per AASHTO standards. Falls under HTS 8462.22.00 as profile forming machine for safety barrier profiles from flat metal products. Includes post hole punching stations.
Steel Shelf Bracket Profile Forming Line
Automated roll forming system producing Z-shaped and L-shaped shelf brackets from flat steel strip for retail shelving systems. HTS 8462.22.00 covers this profile forming application creating structural support profiles. Inline punching creates shelf pin holes.
Cable Tray Roll Forming Machine
Versatile roll former producing ladder rack, NEMA solid bottom, and ventilated cable tray profiles from galvanized steel. Classified HTS 8462.22.00 for profile forming flat metal into electrical raceway systems. Quick-change tooling for multiple tray widths.