Mandrel Tube Bender
Precision mandrel bender for tight-radius bends in stainless steel tubing used in motorcycle exhausts and medical devices. HTS 8462.59.0050 covers other machines for bending metal tubes/pipes/bars, using internal support to prevent wrinkling.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4.4% | +37.5% | 41.9% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4.4% | +10.0% | 14.4% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 4.4% | +10.0% | 14.4% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If portable/demountable for field use
Hand-held or portable metalworking machines classify under machinery for working metal by removal of material or forming.
If for high-precision aerospace applications
Specialized machinery for working rubber/plastics may overlap if multi-material, but for metal it's specific.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Label mandrel size compatibility (e.g
• 1/2" to 2" tubes) in invoices for accurate duty assessment
• Include material compatibility certifications for stainless/aluminum processing
• Avoid misdeclaration as hand tools, which fall under Chapter 82
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Hydraulic puncher for holes/patterns in square/rectangular steel tubing used in structural frameworks. HTS 8462.59.0050 for punching/notching machines dedicated to hollow sections and bars.
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High-speed nibbler creating custom shapes from bar stock by incremental punching. HTS 8462.59.0050 for nibbling on bars/tubes.
Pipe Swaging Machine
Rotary swager reducing pipe diameter for tapered fittings in plumbing. 8462.59.0050 other pipe working.
Bar Chamfering Machine
Automatic chamfer/beveler for bar ends prior to machining. Classified under bar working by notching-like action.