Hydraulic Flat Metal Punching Machine
A compact hydraulic punching machine designed for creating precise holes in flat sheet metal products up to 6mm thick. It falls under HTS 8462.49.00.20 as a punching machine for flat products, numerically controlled, with a unit value under $3,025. Ideal for small workshops handling custom fabrication tasks.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4.4% | +35.0% | 39.4% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4.4% | +10.0% | 14.4% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 4.4% | +10.0% | 14.4% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4.4% | +10.0% | 14.4% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4.4% | +10.0% | 14.4% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If equipped with bending or folding capabilities
Machines combining punching with bending fall under numerically controlled bending machines in 8462.21.
If imported as parts for semiconductor wafer processing
Specialized parts for semiconductor equipment may classify under 8486.20 if dedicated to that use.
If for industrial machines not primarily metalworking
If primarily for semiconductor testing prep rather than general metal punching, it shifts to Chapter 84 machines.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify machine value with commercial invoice to confirm under $3,025 threshold; overages shift to 8462.49.00.40
• Provide detailed specs on punching capacity, metal thickness, and NC control in entry docs for CBP classification
• Ensure CE marking or equivalent for safety compliance; common pitfall is misclassifying as non-NC equipment
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