Manual Sheet Metal Folder
A guillotine-style manual folder for folding mild steel sheets up to 1.5mm thick, priced at $1,800 per unit. Classified under HTS 8462.29.00.20 for folding machines on flat products valued below $3,025. Commonly used in HVAC ductwork fabrication.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4.4% | +35.0% | 39.4% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4.4% | +10.0% | 14.4% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 4.4% | +10.0% | 14.4% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4.4% | +10.0% | 14.4% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4.4% | +10.0% | 14.4% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for shearing or punching functions
Machines combining folding with shearing move to 8462.31 for multifunctional metalworking tools.
If classified as a hand tool rather than machine
Lightweight manual folders under 10kg may qualify as metalworking hand tools instead of powered machines.
If adapted for sawing metal profiles
Folder-saw combinations fall under Chapter 84 sawing/filing machines per functional priority.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label equipment clearly as 'for general metalworking' to prevent misclassification into semiconductor categories
• Provide material compatibility certificates showing use with common metals, not semiconductor materials
• Check for CE marking if from EU; US importers may need additional safety certifications
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