8461.20.80.70 - Other, valued under $3,025 each

This HTS classification, 8461.20.80.70, encompasses shaping or slotting machines that are not elsewhere specified or included within Chapter 84 and are valued under $3,025 each. These machines are designed for metal or cermet working operations that involve the removal of material, specifically through shaping and slotting processes. Examples could include metal planers, shapers, and slotters where the primary action involves a reciprocating tool head or a rotating workpiece to create specific profiles, grooves, or surfaces.

The key differentiator for this category lies in its valuation criterion. It is distinct from the sibling category 8461.20.80.30, which specifically covers used or rebuilt shaping or slotting machines, regardless of their value. Conversely, 8461.20.80.90 covers similar new machines that are valued at $3,025 or more. Therefore, the classification of a machine under 8461.20.80.70 is solely determined by its new condition and its price point.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories under 8461.20.80.70. This means that any machine fitting the description of a new shaping or slotting machine, valued under the specified monetary threshold, will be classified directly under this code. Classification relies on verifying the machine's primary function as a shaping or slotting tool, its new condition, and its declared value at importation.