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U.S. imports of numerically controlled panel benders for flat metal products (HS 846224) totaled $15.4M in April 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Importers of Numerically Controlled Panel Benders for Flat Metal Products paid $894K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 5.8% on $15.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Numerically Controlled Panel Benders for Flat Metal Products imports of $15.4M in April 2026 ran 26% above the year-to-date monthly average of $12.2M.
Last updated: April 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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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.
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8462240050 | PANEL BENDERS, MTL FORMING, N/C, NESOI | $14.4M | 5.23% | $756K |
| 8462240010 | PANEL BENDERS, MTL FORMING, N/C, USED OR REBUILT | $963K | 14.40% | $139K |
PANEL BENDERS, MTL FORMING, N/C, NESOI
PANEL BENDERS, MTL FORMING, N/C, USED OR REBUILT
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8462240060 | PANEL BENDERS, MTL FORMING, N/C, NESOI | $1.0M |
| 8462240010 | PANEL BENDERS, MTL FORMING, N/C, USED OR REBUILT | $17K |
PANEL BENDERS, MTL FORMING, N/C, NESOI
49 no
PANEL BENDERS, MTL FORMING, N/C, USED OR REBUILT
108 no
DIGITAL PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847150
PARTS & ACCESSORIES FOR ADP MACHINES & UNITS
HS 847330
PORT DIGTL AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESS MACH NOT > 10 KG
HS 847130
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING STORAGE UNITS, N.E.S.O.I
HS 847170
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847180
TURBOJET AND TURBOPROLLER PARTS
HS 841191
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPAIN | $9.2M | -- | -$9.2M |
| ITALY | $3.5M | -- | -$3.5M |
| SWITZERLAND | $1.3M | -- | -$1.3M |
| CANADA | -- | $1.0M | +$1.0M |
| GERMANY | $916K | -- | -$916K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $9.3M | -- | -$9.3M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $2.7M | -- | -$2.7M |
| HOUSTON, TX | $1.7M | -- | -$1.7M |
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