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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of sawing or cutting-off machines, metalworking (SITC 73177) totaled $13.7M in April 2026, traded with 25 countries.
Importers of Sawing or Cutting-Off Machines, Metalworking paid $1.7M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $12.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Sawing or Cutting-Off Machines, Metalworking imports of $13.7M in April 2026 ran 16% above the year-to-date monthly average of $11.8M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMetal sawing and cutting-off machines—including band saws, circular cold saws, and abrasive cut-off wheels—serve as primary stock-preparation equipment in fabrication shops, service centers, and structural steel operations, parting bar, tube, and profile stock to length before downstream machining. Under SITC 73177, the heading is limited to machines whose principal function is sawing or cutting off metal, distinguishing them from laser, plasma, or waterjet cutting machines classified elsewhere. Circular cold saws and carbide-tipped band saws are the most commonly traded variants, valued for their ability to produce burr-free, square cuts on solid bar and structural sections.
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No. SITC 73177 covers mechanical sawing and cutting-off machines that remove material through a toothed blade or abrasive wheel. Laser beam, plasma arc, and waterjet cutting machines are classified under separate headings for machine tools working by other processes, so importers should confirm the cutting technology before assigning a classification.
The primary classification factors are the machine's principal function (sawing metal versus wood or other materials), its cutting mechanism (blade type and drive), and whether it is designed exclusively for metalworking. A band saw marketed for both metal and wood cutting may require additional analysis to confirm the correct heading, and consulting a licensed customs broker is advisable for multi-purpose machines.
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