Aluminum Slitting Machine

Small-scale slitter for aluminum coils into strips, valued below $3,025. Under HTS 8462.32.5020 as a shearing machine for flat metal products like aluminum sheets. Used in packaging and construction industries.

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.

8462.32.50Same rate: 39.4%

If valued $3,025-$10,083 each

Statistical suffixes apply progressive value bands within the low-value shearing category.

8477.80.01.00Lower: 38.1% vs 39.4%

If for plastic or paper slitting

Non-metal working slitting machines go to machinery for working plastics/paper.

8428.39.00.00Lower: 35% vs 39.4%

If primarily for coiling/uncoiling

Other continuous-action elevators/conveyors may apply if not primarily shearing.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify metal type (aluminum) in commercial invoice for accurate duty assessment

Ensure no hydraulic press features to prevent reclassification as excluded presses

Obtain material safety data for handling lightweight aluminum coils