Portable Section Bender

Lightweight, portable bender for scrolling flat bars, squares, and small profiles, popular in HVAC ductwork fabrication. HTS 8462.22.0020 applies to these economical profile forming machines for flat products under $3,025.

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.

8462.29.00Same rate: 39.4%

If for forming structural shapes from coils

Coil-fed profile formers for beams or channels use different subheadings from flat bar benders.

8479.10.00Lower: 35% vs 39.4%

If multifunctional with cutting/shearing

Machines combining bending with punching or cutting may fall under unspecified metalworking equipment.

8461.50.40Same rate: 39.4%

If for sawing integrated with bending

If primary function includes profile sawing before bending, it shifts to Chapter 84 saws.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Declare hydraulic vs mechanical operation clearly, as it affects machine tool classification

• Photograph assembly state on invoice; partially assembled units risk reclassification

• Check for anti-dumping duties on Asian-sourced bending machines via Commerce Dept. scopes