Portable Metal Folding Brake

Lightweight portable brake for bending sheet metal up to 4 feet wide, popular for HVAC ductwork. HTS 8462.90.80.20 covers this as a low-value folding machine tool for metal. Excludes higher-value or specialized units.

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

CNC folding/bending machines have dedicated subheadings.

8420.10Lower: 10% vs 39.4%

If pneumatic manual type under 30 ton

Small pneumatic presses for other uses shift to calendering/rolling machines if not metal-specific.

8479.89.55Lower: 20.3% vs 39.4%

If for flattening semiconductor wafers

Wafer flattening/grinding equipment is specifically under semiconductor processing machines.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document bending capacity (gauge/thickness) specific to metal sheets

Avoid bundling with accessories that inflate value over threshold

Obtain country-of-origin certificate for preferential tariff treatment

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