Tube Flattening Roller
Three-roll flattener for closing tube ends without welding, manual crank operation. HTS 8462.59.0020 covers flattening machines for tube/pipe under $3,025. Used in display rack manufacturing.
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 continuous feed flattener
Other roller machinery for working/deforming classified in 8428.
If over $3,025 value or hydraulic
Higher-spec versions use general 'other metalworking' codes.
If for plastic tube flattening
Non-metal tube processing shifts to Chapter 84 plastics machinery.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Cross-section diagrams showing tube-only flattening path critical
• Avoid 'general roller' labeling that triggers 8435 classification
• Value certification by third-party appraiser recommended for sub-$3025 claims
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