Metal Pipe Bending Machine
CNC-controlled machine for precision bending of metal pipes and tubes used in automotive exhausts and furniture frames. Classified under HTS 8462.59.00 for non-press machines working metal tubes by bending, excluding forging or rolling operations.
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% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If primarily for straightening tubes before bending
Straightening-specific machines classify under metal working by straightening/flattening heading.
If when sold as numerically controlled version
NC/CNC variants shift to 8462.29 for other bending machines with numerical control.
If for casting or molding tube shapes
Injection/casting machines for metal tubes fall under separate machinery for metalworking.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide bending radius specs and material compatibility (e.g
• steel/aluminum) in invoices to justify classification
• Ensure no forging/hammering features; obtain manufacturer letter confirming 'tube working machine' status
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