Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Numerically Controlled Bending, Folding, Straightening & Flattening Machines for Flat Metal Products (HS 846226) totaled $13.8M in August 2026, imported from 17 countries.
Importers of Numerically Controlled Bending, Folding, Straightening & Flattening Machines for Flat Metal Products paid $1.9M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 14.02% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Numerically Controlled Bending, Folding, Straightening & Flattening Machines for Flat Metal Products imports of $13.8M in August 2026 ran 18% above the year-to-date monthly average of $11.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPress brakes and CNC panel benders used in sheet-metal fabrication, enclosure manufacturing, and structural steel processing fall under this heading when numerically controlled. Italy and Germany are the dominant US suppliers, with South Korea a notable third source — a supplier mix that spans both high-precision European toolmakers and competitive Asian manufacturers. The US schedule further splits new machines by value threshold (8462260020 covers new units under $3,025) and condition (8462260010 for used or rebuilt), making accurate invoice valuation and machine condition documentation essential at entry. Finland also appears among leading suppliers, often for specialized straightening and leveling lines used in coil-processing operations.
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45 import shipments a month
CBP typically looks at the machine's operational history, any refurbishment records, and the seller's commercial invoice description. A machine that has been reconditioned but previously placed in service abroad should be declared as used; importers should obtain a written statement from the foreign seller confirming prior use and any rebuild scope to support the 8462260010 classification.
The US 10-digit breakout at 8462260020 captures new N/C bending, folding, and flattening machines valued under $3,025 each, while higher-value new units fall under 8462260050 or 8462260060. This threshold affects statistical reporting and can influence duty calculations, so the per-unit transaction value on the commercial invoice must be clearly stated.
Subheading 4 of 20 in heading 8462
Subheading 846226 · $13.8M of $156.0M
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Imports
$13.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$827KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $134.6M of Numerically Controlled Bending, Folding, Straightening & Flattening Machines for Flat Metal Products and exported $25.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8462260050 | Bend, Fold, Flatten Mach, N/C, New, NESOI | $13.7M | 14.09% | 100.00% | $1.9M |
| 8462260010 | Bend, Fold, Flatten Mach, N/C, Used or Rebuilt, NESOI | $55K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 8462260020 | Bend, Fold, Flatten Mach, N/C, New, Under $3,025 | $52K | 11.13% | 100.00% | $6K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8462260060 | Bend, Fold, Flatten Mach, N/C, New, NESOI | $806K |
| 8462260010 | Bend, Fold, Flatten Mach, N/C, Used or Rebuilt, NESOI | $21K |
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
New Zealand and Italy together supply 69% of it.
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rate provision · imports
0.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 14.02% of imports for consumption.