Portable Nibbling Machine for Metal from China
Handheld electric nibbler for contour cutting sheet metal without sparks, used in auto body repair. Classified HTS 8462.69.8020 as cold metal nibbling press under $3,025. Cuts up to 14-gauge steel at 20 strokes/min.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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]
Import Tips
• Demonstrate nibbling action (incremental punching) vs shearing in product literature
• Certify electrical safety for 110V operation to match US standards
• Avoid marketing as 'multi-material' to prevent plastic/wood reclassification