Portable Nibbling Machine for Metal from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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