8461.50.80.20 - Other, valued under $3,025 each

This HTS category, 8461.50.80.20, encompasses "other" sawing or cutting-off machines that work by removing metal or cermets, specifically those valued under $3,025 each. These machines are designed for precise cutting and shaping operations on metal and cermet materials, supplementing the broader functionalities of sawing and cutting-off machinery. The classification hinges on both the specific type of cutting action and the declared customs value of the individual unit.

Distinguishing this subcategory from its sibling, 8461.50.80.10, is the condition of the machine. While 8461.50.80.10 is reserved for used or rebuilt sawing or cutting-off machines, this category covers new or otherwise not specified machines that meet the value threshold. The other sibling, 8461.50.80.90, serves as a residual category for any "other" sawing or cutting-off machines that do not fall under the specific criteria of 8461.50.80.10 or 8461.50.80.20.

As a leaf node, this category has no further subdivisions. Classification within this code therefore requires careful examination of the machine's functional capabilities for sawing or cutting-off operations on metal or cermets, along with a confirmation of its individual customs value to ensure it falls below the specified monetary limit. Examples might include certain types of band saws, abrasive cut-off machines, or specialized chop saws designed for industrial metalworking, provided their unit value meets the criteria.