8462.22.00 - Profile forming machines

This HTS category, 8462.22.00, specifically covers "Profile forming machines." These machines are designed for the working of metal by operations that shape it into a particular profile or cross-section. This includes, but is not limited to, machines that roll, bend, or otherwise manipulate metal sheets or strips to create continuous shapes such as angles, channels, or specialized structural components. The key function is the formation of a specific, repeating cross-sectional profile through mechanical manipulation.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, it's important to note that 8462.22.00 is distinct from numerically controlled (NC) or automatically controlled machines like those found in 8462.23.00 through 8462.26.00, which focus on press brakes and panel benders with advanced control systems for bending, folding, straightening, or flattening flat products. While siblings in the bending, folding, straightening, or flattening group, "profile forming machines" emphasize the creation of a continuous profile rather than discrete bends or folds in flat stock. It also differs from the broader "other" categories within 8462.20 series, which serve as catch-all provisions.

The subcategories within 8462.22.00, such as those for used or rebuilt machines, and those distinguished by value, provide further refinement for import and export purposes. These subdivisions allow for specific tariff treatments based on the condition and economic value of the profile forming machines being declared.