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

9903.03.0110%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

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