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U.S. imports of numerically controlled punching, notching & nibbling machines for flat metal products (HS 846242) totaled $9.8M in July 2026, traded with 14 countries.
Importers of Numerically Controlled Punching, Notching & Nibbling Machines for Flat Metal Products paid $1.0M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $9.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Numerically Controlled Punching, Notching & Nibbling Machines for Flat Metal Products imports of $9.8M in July 2026 ran 34% below the year-to-date monthly average of $14.9M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataCNC turret punch presses, laser-punch combination machines, and nibbling machines for flat sheet metal are the primary equipment types in this heading, central to precision sheet-metal fabrication for electronics enclosures, HVAC components, and industrial panels. Japan leads US supply, with Germany second and Finland — home to major turret punch press manufacturers — a notable third source. The US schedule separates used or rebuilt N/C punching and notching machines (8462420040) from new ones (8462420080), and importantly, combined punching-and-shearing machines are included here rather than in the shearing headings. Importers of high-value CNC turret presses should confirm whether integrated laser or plasma cutting heads affect classification.
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38 shipments/mo
A machine that combines CNC punching with laser cutting presents a classification challenge. If the punching function is principal, it may remain under 846242; if the laser cutting function predominates, it could fall under a different heading covering laser-beam machining. CBP's essential character analysis under GRI 3(b) applies, and a binding ruling is advisable for high-value combination machines before importation.
Finland is home to globally recognized manufacturers of CNC turret punch presses and combination punch-shear systems, particularly for the sheet-metal fabrication industry. Importers sourcing from Finnish manufacturers benefit from established quality reputations but should plan for European lead times and verify current trade-measure applicability with their customs broker.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8462420080 | Punching or Notching Mach, Inc Comb, N/C, New | $9.6M | 10.34% | 100.00% | $990K |
| 8462420040 | Punching or Notching Mac, Inc Comb, N/C, Used | $272K | 10.92% | 100.00% | $30K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8462420080 | Punching or Notching Mach, Inc Comb, N/C, New | $2.5M |
| 8462420040 | Punching or Notching Mac, Inc Comb, N/C, Used | $848K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$9.8MYoY · Pro
Exports
$3.4MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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Japan and Finland together supply 66% of it.
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rate provision · imports
the effective duty rate is 10.36%.