Portable Pipe Notching Machine from China
Hand-operated notcher for creating precise cutouts in metal pipes for welding joints, typically 1-3 inch pipes. Falls under HTS 8462.59.0020 for other machines working tube/pipe valued under $3,025, specifically for notching operations. Used in fabrication shops for railings and furniture.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.4%
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
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]
Import Tips
• Provide cutaway diagrams proving pipe-specific notching to distinguish from general metal shears
• Document appraised value with commercial invoice; CBP may challenge low valuations on used equipment
• Check for anti-dumping duties if from specific Asian manufacturers