HS Code Subheading

Machine-tools; shearing machines (excluding presses) for flat products, other than numerically controlled, other than combined punching and shearing machines, for working metal

8462.39 Subheading
Section XVI — Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

About HS Code 846239

This category includes non-numerically controlled (non-NC) shearing machines for flat metal products, excluding presses and combined punching/shearing machines. These machines are essential for cutting sheet metal and plates to size, commonly found in smaller fabrication shops, workshops, and industries where high-volume automation is not the primary requirement. Importers are often developing countries or regions with growing manufacturing sectors, seeking cost-effective and reliable metal cutting solutions. Exporters typically include countries with established machine tool manufacturing capabilities, offering a range of manual and semi-automatic options. Key considerations include cutting capacity, durability, ease of operation, and the ability to handle various material thicknesses without complex programming.

Products Under This Code

Hydraulic Guillotine Shears, Mechanical Shearing Machines, Manual Sheet Metal Shears, Plate Cutting Machines, Swing Beam Shears, Fixed Rake Shears, Foot-Operated Shears

Real World Examples

Accurshear Hydraulic Shears, Cincinnati Mechanical Shears, Piranha Shears, Baileigh Industrial Shears, Edwards Shears

Common Misclassification

Frequently confused with 846233 (NC shearing machines) due to similar function but lacking numerical control. It can also be mistaken for 846249 (non-NC punching/shearing machines) if the "combined" aspect is overlooked.

Products Classified Under 8462.39

Metal shearing machineGuillotine shearPlate shear

Related Codes

8462.11 Machine-tools; forging and die-forging machines (including presses), closed die forging machines, for working metal 8462.19 Machine-tools; hot forming machines, hot hammers, for working metal 8462.22 Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including press brakes) for flat products, for working metal, numerically controlled 8462.23 Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), for working metal, numerically controlled press brakes 8462.24 Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), for working metal, numerically controlled panel benders 8462.25 Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), for working metal, numerically controlled roll forming machines 8462.26 Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), for working metal, numerically controlled bending, folding, straightening or fattening machines (not press brakes, panel benders or roll forming machines) 8462.29 Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including press brakes), for working metal, numerically controlled n.e.c. in item 84.62.2 8462.32 Machine-tools; slitting lines and cut-to-length lines, for working metal 8462.33 Machine-tools; shearing machines (excluding presses) for flat products, numerically controlled, other than combined punching and shearing machines, for working metal

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

India, Mexico, and Vietnam are notable importers, while China, Turkey, and Italy are key exporters of these conventional shearing machines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 846239?

HS code 846239 covers: Machine-tools; shearing machines (excluding presses) for flat products, other than numerically controlled, other than combined punching and shearing machines, for working metal. This category includes non-numerically controlled (non-NC) shearing machines for flat metal products, excluding presses and combined punching/shearing machines. These machines are essential for cutting sheet metal and plates to size, commonly found in smaller fabrication shops, workshops, and industries where high-volume automation is not the primary requirement. Importers are often developing countries or regions with growing manufacturing sectors, seeking cost-effective and reliable metal cutting solutions. Exporters typically include countries with established machine tool manufacturing capabilities, offering a range of manual and semi-automatic options. Key considerations include cutting capacity, durability, ease of operation, and the ability to handle various material thicknesses without complex programming.

What products fall under HS code 846239?

Hydraulic Guillotine Shears, Mechanical Shearing Machines, Manual Sheet Metal Shears, Plate Cutting Machines, Swing Beam Shears, Fixed Rake Shears, Foot-Operated Shears

What are common misclassifications for HS code 846239?

Frequently confused with 846233 (NC shearing machines) due to similar function but lacking numerical control. It can also be mistaken for 846249 (non-NC punching/shearing machines) if the "combined" aspect is overlooked.

How is HS code 846239 structured?

HS code 846239 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (62) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (39) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.