8462.39.00.50 - Other

This HTS category, 8462.39.00.50, encompasses "Other" shearing machines for flat metal products, excluding presses, that are not combined punching and shearing machines. These machines are designed for operations such as cutting, trimming, or dividing flat sheets, strips, or coils of metal into desired lengths or widths. This classification captures machines that perform the shearing function but do not fit into the more specific subcategories based on condition (used or rebuilt) or value (under $3,025 each).

Unlike sibling categories 8462.39.00.10 (Used or rebuilt) and 8462.39.00.20 (Other, valued under $3,025 each), this residual classification applies to new or rebuilt shearing machines with a value of $3,025 or more each. The primary distinction lies in the machine's condition and its unit value, which are the determining factors for classification into the sibling categories.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, accurate classification into this category relies on a thorough examination of the machine's specifications, ensuring it performs a shearing function on flat metal products and does not meet the criteria for the more specific sibling classifications based on condition or value. The focus remains on the machine's operational purpose and its market valuation.