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.

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.

8428.39.00Lower: 35% vs 39.4%

If for other materials like paper or composites

Guillotine cutters not specific to metal classify under heading 8428 for other lifting/handling machinery.

8466.91.50Lower: 35% vs 39.4%

If imported incomplete without shear mechanism

Frames or incomplete machines classify as parts in 8466.91 for metalworking machine tools.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify blade material (HSS or carbide) in declarations for accurate valuation

• Comply with FDA regs if end-use is food-contact; include material certs

• Watch for over-declaration of automation features leading to 8462.41 misclass

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