8462.22.00.20 - Other, valued under $3,025 each

This HTS classification covers **profile forming machines** specifically designed for working metal products by bending, folding, straightening, or flattening flat metal products. These machines are crucial in manufacturing processes that shape metal sheets or strips into various profiles, such as those used in construction, automotive parts, and consumer goods. The primary function is to alter the form of flat metal through controlled deformation without removing material.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 8462.22.00.10, is the condition of the machine. While 8462.22.00.10 is reserved for used or rebuilt profile forming machines, this classification, 8462.22.00.20, pertains to **new or not previously used** profile forming machines. Furthermore, it specifically targets those with an individual unit value under $3,025, differentiating it from other, potentially higher-value machines that might fall under the general "Other" category (8462.22.00.50) within the same parent heading.

As this HTS code represents a leaf node within the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, there are no further subcategories for this specific classification. Therefore, classification decisions within this code will hinge on the precise definition of a "profile forming machine" and the explicit value threshold of each individual unit. For example, machines that automatically roll, bend, and shape flat metal into continuous U-channels or Z-bars would typically be classified here, provided they meet the value criteria and are not previously used.