HS Heading 8462 : Machine tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die forging (excluding rolling mills); machine tools (including presses, slitting lines and cut-to-length lines) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching, notching or nibbling (excluding drawbenches); presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above
HEADING DEFINITION & DISAMBIGUATION
HS Heading 8462 encompasses machine tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die forging (excluding rolling mills); machine tools (including presses, slitting lines and cut-to-length lines) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching, notching or nibbling (excluding drawbenches); presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above. It classifies 20 6-digit WCO subheadings within Chapter 84 under the Harmonized System [USITC HTS 2026].
Subheadings Under Heading 8462
| HS Code | WCO 6-Digit Subheading Description | Chapter | Operational Package |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8462.11 | Hot forming machines for forging, die forging (including presses) and hot hammers, Closed die forging machines | 84 | View 8462.11 Package → |
| 8462.19 | Hot forming machines for forging, die forging (including presses) and hot hammers, Other | 84 | View 8462.19 Package → |
| 8462.22 | Bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including press brakes) for flat products, Profile forming machines | 84 | View 8462.22 Package → |
| 8462.23 | Bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including press brakes) for flat products, Numerically controlled press brakes | 84 | View 8462.23 Package → |
| 8462.24 | Bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including press brakes) for flat products, Numerically controlled panel benders | 84 | View 8462.24 Package → |
| 8462.25 | Bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including press brakes) for flat products, Numerically controlled roll forming machines | 84 | View 8462.25 Package → |
| 8462.26 | Bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including press brakes) for flat products, Other numerically controlled bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines | 84 | View 8462.26 Package → |
| 8462.29 | Bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including press brakes) for flat products, Other | 84 | View 8462.29 Package → |
| 8462.32 | Slitting lines, cut-to-length lines and other shearing machines (excluding presses) for flat products, other than combined punching and shearing machines, Slitting lines and cut-to-length lines | 84 | View 8462.32 Package → |
| 8462.33 | Slitting lines, cut-to-length lines and other shearing machines (excluding presses) for flat products, other than combined punching and shearing machines, Numerically controlled shearing machines | 84 | View 8462.33 Package → |
| 8462.39 | Slitting lines, cut-to-length lines and other shearing machines (excluding presses) for flat products, other than combined punching and shearing machines, Other | 84 | View 8462.39 Package → |
| 8462.42 | Punching, notching or nibbling machines (excluding presses) for flat products including combined punching and shearing machines, Numerically controlled | 84 | View 8462.42 Package → |
| 8462.49 | Punching, notching or nibbling machines (excluding presses) for flat products including combined punching and shearing machines, Other | 84 | View 8462.49 Package → |
| 8462.51 | Machines for working tube, pipe, hollow section and bar (excluding presses), Numerically controlled | 84 | View 8462.51 Package → |
| 8462.59 | Machines for working tube, pipe, hollow section and bar (excluding presses), Other | 84 | View 8462.59 Package → |
| 8462.61 | Cold metal working presses, Hydraulic presses | 84 | View 8462.61 Package → |
| 8462.62 | Cold metal working presses, Mechanical presses | 84 | View 8462.62 Package → |
| 8462.63 | Cold metal working presses, Servo-presses | 84 | View 8462.63 Package → |
| 8462.69 | Cold metal working presses, Other | 84 | View 8462.69 Package → |
| 8462.90 | Machine tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die forging (excluding rolling mills); machine tools (including presses, slitting lines and cut-to-length lines) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching, notching or nibbling (excluding drawbenches); presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above, Other | 84 | View 8462.90 Package → |
DISAMBIGUATION & CLASSIFICATION GUIDE
How to Select the Correct Subheading Under Heading 8462
Commercial shipments must be declared under the exact 6-digit WCO subheading that matches physical, chemical, or processing characteristics. Review the subheading descriptions above and verify against binding CBP CROSS rulings prior to entry filing.
Official Primary Sources & Authority References
USITC HTS Heading 8462 ↗
United States International Trade Commission official Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
CBP CROSS Rulings ↗
CBP e-Rulings database for Heading 8462 precedent rulings.
WCO Nomenclature ↗
World Customs Organization Harmonized System 2022 nomenclature standard.
U.S. Census Foreign Trade ↗
U.S. Census Bureau HTS-to-NAICS concordance and Schedule B export database.
Heading 8462 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What commercial articles are grouped under HS Heading 8462?
HS Heading 8462 covers Machine tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die forging (excluding rolling mills); machine tools (including presses, slitting lines and cut-to-length lines) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching, notching or nibbling (excluding drawbenches); presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above, grouping 20 6-digit WCO subheadings.
How are 6-digit subheadings structured under Heading 8462?
Subheadings under Heading 8462 range from 8462.11 to 8462.90, classifying goods by processing state, origin, or material composition.
What is the representative US import duty rate for Heading 8462?
US MFN general duty rates for Heading 8462 commodities range from Duty-Free up to representative ad valorem percentages under the 2026 US HTS.
Are Section 301 tariffs applicable to goods under Heading 8462?
Section 301 additional tariffs depend on the specific 8-digit or 10-digit US HTS code and country of origin (e.g. China Lists 1–4A).
What PGA message set flags apply to Heading 8462?
Partner Government Agency flags (FDA, USDA APHIS, EPA) apply depending on the specific commodity sub-classification.
How do I distinguish between subheadings under Heading 8462?
Review WCO subheading terms and candidate descriptions. For example, unroasted vs. roasted or decaffeinated vs. non-decaffeinated.
Can goods under Heading 8462 enter duty-free under USMCA?
Yes. Goods originating in USMCA territories (US, Mexico, Canada) enter duty-free under SPI code P with a valid Certificate of Origin.
What is the Section 321 de minimis limit for Heading 8462?
Eligible import shipments valued at $800 USD or less imported by one person on one day enter duty-free under 19 U.S.C. 1321.
What documents are required for formal customs entry of Heading 8462?
Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, and CBP Form 7501 are mandatory for entries exceeding $2,500 USD.
How can an importer get a binding CBP classification ruling for Heading 8462?
Importers may apply for a binding ruling via CBP National Commodity Specialist Division under 19 CFR Part 177.