Hydraulic Pipe Notching Machine

Hydraulic-powered equipment that notches metal pipes and tubes for welding joints in scaffolding and handrail fabrication. Classified in HTS 8462.59.0050 for machines working tube, pipe, and hollow sections by notching, a form of punching or cutting. Excludes presses specified elsewhere in the heading.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.4%+35.0%39.4%
🇲🇽Mexico4.4%+10.0%14.4%
🇨🇦Canada4.4%+10.0%14.4%
🇩🇪Germany4.4%+10.0%14.4%
🇯🇵Japan4.4%+10.0%14.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8462.29.00Same rate: 39.4%

If equipped with punching dies for sheet metal

Punching machines adaptable to sheets shift to the numerically controlled or other punching subheading.

8456.30Lower: 12.4% vs 39.4%

If designed for shearing rather than notching

Shearing machines for tube/pipe use different heading for metal-cutting machine tools.

8421.39.01Lower: 35% vs 39.4%

If sold as a complete hydraulic press assembly

If functioning primarily as a general-purpose hydraulic press, it moves to filtering/purifying machinery heading? No, to 8422 for presses.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide engineering drawings showing notching mechanism for tube/pipe to confirm classification

• Ensure hydraulic system pressure ratings are documented to meet import safety standards