8462.49.00 - Other

This HTS category, 8462.49.00, encompasses machines for working flat metal products through punching, notching, or nibbling operations. It specifically covers machines that are not numerically controlled, distinguishing them from their sibling category, 8462.42.00, which is reserved for numerically controlled punching, notching, or nibbling machines. The machines classified here perform these metalworking functions through the application of force to create holes, notches, or remove material from sheet metal.

The scope of this "Other" category is further refined by its subcategories, which provide for the specific valuation and condition of the machines. This allows for a more granular classification, distinguishing between used or rebuilt machinery and new machines based on their individual value. These subdivisions ensure accurate duty assessment by accounting for the economic factors associated with the imported machinery.