Highway Guardrail Roll Forming Line

Industrial production line forming W-beam highway guardrails from steel coil through precision profile rollers creating the characteristic wave pattern. HTS 8462.22.00.50 covers this profile forming machine for safety barrier flat metal products.

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 post hole punching is primary function

Punching/notching predominant machines classify separately.

7308.90Lower: 10% vs 39.4%

If for finished guardrail sections rather than forming equipment

Completed steel structures classify under Chapter 73.

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 39.4%

If specialized for concrete barrier forms

Other metalworking machines not specified elsewhere.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide AASHTO M180 compliance documentation for produced guardrail profiles

• Include post-punch and hole pattern specifications typical for guardrail systems

• Declare full line components (uncoiler, roll former, cutter) for proper valuation

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