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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of shearing machines (excluding combined punching & shearing), not numerically controlled (SITC 73315) totaled $5.4M in April 2026, traded with 19 countries.
Importers of Shearing Machines (Excluding Combined Punching & Shearing), Not Numerically Controlled paid $784K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $5.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Shearing Machines (Excluding Combined Punching & Shearing), Not Numerically Controlled imports of $5.4M in April 2026 ran 29% below the year-to-date monthly average of $7.5M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMechanical and hydraulic guillotine shears without CNC control serve as cost-effective straight-line cutting solutions in job shops, steel service centers, and maintenance facilities where programmable back-gauge precision is not required. SITC 73315 is bounded on one side by its numerically controlled counterpart (73314) and on the other by combined punching-and-shearing machines (73316), so confirming both the absence of NC control and the absence of an integrated punch station is essential before assigning this code. Hydraulic hold-down systems, blade rake angle adjustment, and manual back-gauge capacity are the primary technical differentiators among machines in this category.
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A machine that performs only shearing (straight-line cutting) without an integrated punch tooling station classifies under 73315 when not numerically controlled. Once a machine incorporates a punch station—even if shearing is the primary operation—it moves to the combined punching-and-shearing heading (73316). Reviewing the machine's tooling configuration and OEM specifications is the most reliable way to confirm the correct heading.
Metal-cutting machine tools, including shearing machines, have been subject to antidumping and countervailing duty investigations targeting specific countries of origin at various times. Importers should check the current CBP and USITC databases for any active orders covering the specific machine type and country of manufacture before finalizing sourcing decisions, as duty liability can be substantial.
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