8462.23.00 - Numerically controlled press brakes

This HTS category, 8462.23.00, specifically encompasses numerically controlled press brakes designed for working with metal flat products. These machines utilize automated systems to precisely bend, fold, straighten, or flatten sheet metal according to programmed instructions. They are distinguished by their numerical control, which allows for high accuracy, repeatability, and complex operations that would be difficult or impossible to achieve with manual control.

While siblings like 8462.22.00 (profile forming machines) and 8462.24.00 (numerically controlled panel benders) also deal with shaping metal, this category is specific to press brakes, which typically operate by applying force through a punch and die system to create bends in flat sheet metal. Similarly, 8462.25.00 (numerically controlled roll forming machines) and 8462.26.00 (other numerically controlled bending machines) cover different types of metal forming processes or machines not specifically press brakes.

Within this classification, subcategories exist to further refine the import/export process. These include distinctions for "Used or rebuilt" machines (8462.23.00.10), acknowledging the condition of the equipment. Additionally, a distinction is made for "Other, valued under $3,025 each" (8462.23.00.20), likely for administrative or statistical purposes, followed by a general "Other" category (8462.23.00.50) for all remaining numerically controlled press brakes that do not fall into the preceding subdivisions.