Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Machines for Working Metal Tube, Pipe, Hollow Section & Bar (Non-NC) (HS 846259) totaled $718K in August 2026, imported from 17 countries.
Importers of Machines for Working Metal Tube, Pipe, Hollow Section & Bar (Non-NC) paid $181K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 20.36% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Machines for Working Metal Tube, Pipe, Hollow Section & Bar (Non-NC) imports of $718K in August 2026 ran 50% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataConventional, non-numerically controlled tube benders, pipe notchers, and bar-working machines serve fabrication and maintenance operations across construction, HVAC, and general metalworking. Italy leads US imports under this heading, with Mexico a notable second-ranked supplier — a proximity-driven sourcing pattern that supports just-in-time delivery to US manufacturers near the southern border. The US schedule splits the heading by condition and value across four 10-digit lines (8462590010 through 8462590060), with presses again excluded. Germany, China, and France round out the top supplier group, offering a range of price points from precision European equipment to cost-competitive Asian alternatives.
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23 import shipments a month
Tooling such as dies, mandrels, and wiper dies that is imported together with the machine and clearly intended for use with it may be classified with the machine under GRI 5(a) or (b) as accessories or parts. However, tooling imported separately or in quantities suggesting independent sale should be classified on its own merits. Documenting the tooling's machine-specific design on the commercial invoice supports combined classification.
New non-NC machines for working tube, pipe, hollow sections, and bar valued under $3,025 each fall under 8462590020, while higher-value new machines are covered by 8462590050 or 8462590060. The per-unit transaction value on the commercial invoice determines which line applies, so importers of multi-unit shipments should ensure per-unit pricing is clearly stated.
Subheading 19 of 20 in heading 8462
Subheading 846259 · $718K of $156.0M
ImportsExports
Imports
$718KYoY · free account
Exports
$243KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $15.2M of Machines for Working Metal Tube, Pipe, Hollow Section & Bar (Non-NC).
Through August 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8462590050 | Mach for Wrk Tube, Pipe, Exc Pr, Exc N/C, New, NESOI | $857K | 19.52% | 100.00% | $167K |
| 8462590020 | Mach for Wrk Tube, Exc Pr, Exc N/C, New, Lt $3,025 | $30K | 41.90% | 100.00% | $12K |
| 8462590010 | Mach for Work Tube, Pipe, Exc Presses, Exc N/C, Used | $4K | 41.90% | 100.00% | $2K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8462590060 | Mach for Work Tube, Pipe, Exc Presses, Exc N/C, New | $243K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Italy and China together supply 94% of it. China pays 41.9% duty; Italy 10.0%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 20.36% of imports for consumption.