Tube End Forming Machine from China
A machine tool designed to form ends of metal tubes by bending, flaring, or reducing diameters without forging or pressing. It falls under HTS 8462.59.00 as it works metal tubes by bending and shaping, classified in the 'other' subcategory for tube and bar working machines excluding presses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify machine specifications confirm it works metal tubes/bars without hydraulic presses to avoid reclassification
• Include detailed technical brochures showing bending/shearing functions and CE/ISO certifications for compliance
• Declare as 'other tube working machines' to prevent misclassification into press categories; watch for undervaluation pitfalls