8461.20.80.30 - Used or rebuilt 🖩

This HTS code, 8461.20.80.30, specifically classifies shaping or slotting machines that are identified as "used or rebuilt." This designation is crucial for customs purposes, indicating that the machinery has been previously operated and has subsequently undergone refurbishment or repair to restore it to a functional or near-original state. The classification focuses on the condition and history of the machine tool rather than its specific technical specifications within the broader category of shaping and slotting machines.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 8461.20.80.70 ("Other, valued under $3,025 each") and 8461.20.80.90 ("Other"), is paramount. While the sibling categories may also cover used or rebuilt machines, they are further distinguished by their valuation or lack of specific "used or rebuilt" designation. Code 8461.20.80.30 is solely for machines explicitly designated as "used or rebuilt," irrespective of their current market value, differentiating it from general "other" categories that might encompass new, used, or rebuilt machines without a specific qualifier.

As a leaf node, 8461.20.80.30 has no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within this code relies heavily on accurate identification of the machine as being in a "used or rebuilt" state. Importers and exporters must ensure that documentation clearly reflects this condition to comply with customs regulations and to correctly apply the tariff rate associated with previously owned and refurbished shaping or slotting machinery. This specific designation allows customs authorities to track and potentially apply different duties or regulations applicable to used capital equipment.