Portable Sheet Metal Nibbling Machine from China
A lightweight nibbler for punching and shearing intricate shapes from thin flat metal sheets, used in automotive repair. Falls under HTS 8462.39.0020 as other low-value machines for nibbling flat products (excluding combined punch/shear). Electric-powered for portability.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.9%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Differentiate from punch presses in binding ruling requests if borderline
• Document maximum sheet thickness to confirm 'flat products' scope
• Avoid common pitfall of undervaluing by including all accessories in total value