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U.S. imports of numerically controlled panel benders for flat metal products (HS 846224) totaled $3.4M in July 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Importers of Numerically Controlled Panel Benders for Flat Metal Products paid $461K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $3.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Numerically Controlled Panel Benders for Flat Metal Products imports of $3.4M in July 2026 ran 64% below the year-to-date monthly average of $9.5M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataPanel benders automate the bending of large sheet-metal panels using a programmable blade system that folds flanges without repositioning the workpiece, dramatically reducing cycle times for enclosures, appliance panels, and elevator cab components. Spain leads US import supply, followed by Italy and Germany — a European concentration that reflects the origins of the panel-bender technology itself. Three 10-digit lines cover this heading: used or rebuilt NC panel benders (8462240010) and two NESOI lines for new NC machines (8462240050 and 8462240060).
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18 shipments/mo
A panel bender uses an automated blade or folding tool that moves around a stationary workpiece, bending multiple flanges in sequence without operator repositioning — it is classified under 846224. A press brake clamps the workpiece and drives a punch downward to make individual bends, classified under 846223. The mechanical distinction in how the bending force is applied and whether the workpiece moves is the key classification criterion.
Panel benders are specialized capital goods with limited global manufacturers, most based in Spain and Italy. Build-to-order lead times can range from several months to over a year for large-format machines. Ocean freight for oversized equipment, port handling capacity, and currency exposure to the euro are recurring procurement risks. Importers should also confirm whether the machine's electrical specifications (voltage, frequency, phase) are compatible with US facility requirements before finalizing the order.
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Subheading 11 of 20 in heading 8462
Subheading 846224 · $3.4M of $154.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$3.4MYoY · Pro
Exports
$25KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 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 | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8462240050 | Panel Benders, Mtl Forming, N/C, NESOI | $3.4M | 13.60% | 100.00% | $461K |
| 8462240010 | Panel Benders, Mtl Forming, N/C, Used or Rebuilt | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8462240010 | Panel Benders, Mtl Forming, N/C, Used or Rebuilt | $25K |
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 · July 2026
origin
Germany and Japan together supply 95% of it.
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rate provision · imports
the effective duty rate is 13.60%.