Affordable Lab-Scale Servo Shearing Press

Benchtop servo press for shearing small metal samples in R&D labs, handling foils to 1/8-inch plates. Classified in HTS 8462.63.8020 for low-value servo-presses performing cold shearing on metal. Provides repeatable cuts for material testing.

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.

8462Same rate: 39.4%

If numerically controlled shearing

NC shearing machines have separate provisions from other servo types.

8466.30Lower: 18% vs 39.4%

If dividing heads for metalworking machines

Auxiliary shearing devices as parts classify under machine tool parts.

9024.80.00.00Lower: 35% vs 39.4%

If for testing metal hardness via shear

Test equipment for material properties moves to Chapter 90.

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Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

Document lab end-use to differentiate from production equipment if questioned

Include shear blade specs; pitfall is reclassification as kitchen slicers without proof

Pre-clear with CBP ruling for hybrid shear/punch models

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