Budget Hydraulic Metal Shearing Machine from China
A small hydraulic shear for straight-line cutting of flat steel and stainless sheets up to 4mm thick, common in workshops. HTS 8462.39.0020 applies to this other shearing machine for flat products valued below $3,025. Simple foot-pedal operation for precision cuts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.0125%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]
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber content—no, material testing if claiming specific metal compatibility to support classification
• Retain proof of value like purchase order; CBP may challenge low valuations
• Comply with OSHA-equivalent safety certifications for import clearance