Hydraulic Flat Bar Folder

Compact hydraulic folder for bending flat steel bars up to 4x1/2 inch, used in ornamental ironwork. Falls under HTS 8462.22.0020 as a low-value machine for folding/flattening flat metal profiles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.4%+35.0%39.4%
🇲🇽Mexico4.4%+10.0%14.4%
🇨🇦Canada4.4%+10.0%14.4%
🇩🇪Germany4.4%+10.0%14.4%
🇯🇵Japan4.4%+10.0%14.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8462Same rate: 39.4%

If for working aluminum profiles

Separate statistical suffixes exist for non-ferrous metal profile formers.

8462.39.00Same rate: 39.4%

If for non-profile flat sheet folding

Sheet metal folders (not profiles) go to other bending machine subheadings.

8428.20.00Lower: 35% vs 39.4%

If fluid-powered but not metal-specific

Hydraulic presses without specified metalworking function may classify as general machinery.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify minimum bend radius in technical data to distinguish from press brakes

• Use HS explanatory notes to justify flat product focus during binding rulings

• Package securely; damage claims common with hydraulic fittings on import