HS Code for Metal sawing machine

The metal sawing machine is classified under HS code 8461.50. This code is part of Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8461 is a specific category for machine-tools that work by removing metal or cermets, but which are not classified in more specific headings like 8456 to 8460. Subheading 8461.50 specifically identifies sawing or cutting-off machines. These machines operate by using a blade or abrasive disk to remove material along a line to separate a workpiece into parts. This includes a wide range of industrial equipment such as band saws, circular saws, and hacksawing machines designed for metalworking. The classification depends on the machine's primary function of cutting off or sawing through the removal of metal chips or dust. If the machine were to work by punching or shearing without removing material, it would move to heading 8462. However, because the sawing process involves the removal of a kerf (material removed by the blade), it remains in 8461. This applies regardless of whether the machine is manual or numerically controlled, as 8461.50 does not distinguish by control type.

Products Included

• Industrial band saws for metal
• Circular saws for metalworking
• Abrasive cut-off machines for metal
• Reciprocating power saws for metal
• Cold saws for metal cutting

Common Misclassification

Metal sawing machines are often incorrectly classified under 8462.31 or 8462.39 (shearing machines). While both processes result in the separation of metal, shearing does not remove material (no sawdust/chips), whereas sawing does. Another common error is using 8465.91, which is for sawing machines used for wood, cork, bone, or hard plastics. If the machine is designed for metal, it must stay in 8461. Additionally, if the machine is numerically controlled, it still falls under 8461.50 as there is no separate NC subheading for sawing machines in this heading. Hand-held power saws are classified in 8467 and should not be confused with these stationary machine-tools.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Metal sawing machine?

The HS code for machine-tools for sawing or cutting-off metal is 8461.50.

Does this code include wood sawing machines?

No, machines for sawing wood, cork, or bone are classified under heading 8465.