Hydraulic Flat Metal Punching Machine from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
14.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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