Other
Machine tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die forging (excluding rolling mills); machine tools (including presses, slitting lines and cut-to-length lines) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching, notching or nibbling (excluding drawbenches); presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above: > Slitting lines, cut-to-length lines and other shearing machines (excluding presses) for flat products, other than combined punching and shearing machines: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 8462.39.00
Industrial Metal Leveller-Cutter
Levels and cuts flat metal sheets. HTS 8462.39.00 shearing.
Steel Coil Slitting Line
A machine tool designed to slit wide steel coils into narrower strips for further processing in metal fabrication. It falls under HTS 8462.39.00 as an other shearing machine for flat metal products, specifically a slitting line excluding combined punching and shearing types. Used in industries like automotive and construction for precise width control.
Cut-to-Length Steel Shearing Line
Industrial shearing machine that cuts metal coils or sheets to precise lengths while maintaining flatness. Classified in HTS 8462.39.00 as a cut-to-length line for flat metal products, other than presses or combined machines. Critical for steel service centers producing blanks for manufacturing.
Aluminum Sheet Notching Machine
Shearing machine equipped for notching edges on flat aluminum sheets used in aerospace and packaging. Under HTS 8462.39.00 as other shearing machines for flat metal products excluding presses. Provides precise cuts for forming tabs or handles.
Galvanized Steel Nibbling Machine
High-speed nibbler that punches and shears small bites from flat galvanized steel sheets to create complex shapes. Fits HTS 8462.39.00 for other shearing/nibbling machines on flat products, not combined with punching presses. Ideal for HVAC ductwork fabrication.
Stainless Steel Flat Shearing Guillotine
Guillotine-style shear for clean, straight cuts on stainless steel flat sheets up to 1/4 inch thick. Classified HTS 8462.39.00 as other shearing machine for flat metal products. Used in food processing equipment manufacturing.
Precision Copper Strip Slitting Machine
Specialized slitter for thin copper strips used in electronics and transformers, ensuring burr-free edges. HTS 8462.39.00 covers it as other slitting line for flat metal products. Maintains tight tolerances for coil-to-coil processing.
Brass Sheet Cut-to-Length Line
Automated line that uncoils, levels, and shears brass sheets to custom lengths for musical instruments and hardware. Under HTS 8462.39.00 as cut-to-length shearing for flat products. Ensures square edges and minimal waste.
Titanium Plate Shearing Machine
Heavy-duty shear for titanium flat plates in aerospace applications, with high-pressure hydraulics. HTS 8462.39.00 for other shearing machines on flat metal. Handles high-strength alloys without cracking.
Metal Deck Slitting and Shearing Combo
Line for slitting and shearing roofing metal deck sheets from coils. Excluded from combined punching, thus HTS 8462.39.00 other. For construction panels.
High-Speed Steel Strip Nibbler
Nibbling machine for intricate shapes in steel strips for appliances. HTS 8462.39.00 nibbling for flat products.
Automotive Steel Blank Shearer
Shears blanks from steel coils for car body panels. HTS 8462.39.00 cut-to-length.
Alloy Steel Plate Straightener-Shearer
Combines flattening and shearing for alloy plates. Primary shear qualifies HTS 8462.39.00.
Narrow Coil Slitting Line
For slitting narrow metal coils in HVAC. HTS 8462.39.00 slitting.
Precision Foil Shearing Machine
Shears thin metal foils for electronics. HTS 8462.39.00.