Bar Shearing Machine

Guillotine-style shear for cutting metal bars and rods to length, used in structural steel fabrication. Falls under HTS 8462.59.00 for shearing machines working metal bars excluding presses.

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.

8461.50.40Same rate: 39.4%

If uses sawing mechanism for shearing

Sawing-type shears classify under Chapter 84 sawing machines.

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 39.4%

If specialized for semiconductor bar processing

Semiconductor material bar shears per statistical notes go to unlisted machinery.

8451.10.00Lower: 35% vs 39.4%

If for die-forging bar preparation

Bars prepped by forging/hammering shift to Chapter 84 forging machines.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include shear force capacity and max bar size in commercial invoice

• Confirm no folding/straightening combo features to avoid 8462.21/29