8462.49.00.10 - Used or rebuilt

This HTS category, 8462.49.00.10, specifically classifies used or rebuilt punching, notching, or nibbling machines for flat metal products, including combined punching and shearing machines, that are not presses. These machines are designed to alter the shape of sheet metal through the removal of material or precise cuts, operating through mechanisms that create holes, notches, or remove small sections of the metal. The "used or rebuilt" designation is a critical factor, distinguishing these machines from new equipment falling under similar HTS codes.

This classification is differentiated from its siblings, 8462.49.00.20 (Other, valued under $3,025 each) and 8462.49.00.50 (Other), by its explicit condition of being previously used or having undergone rebuilding. While the sibling categories also cover "other" punching, notching, or nibbling machines, they do not specify the condition of the machinery. Therefore, the primary differentiating factor here is the status of the machine's operational life and refurbishment.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 8462.49.00.10. Classification within this code relies solely on the identification of the machinery as a punching, notching, or nibbling machine for flat products, and confirmation that it is either used or has been rebuilt. Importers and exporters should ensure that documentation clearly reflects the condition of the machine to facilitate accurate customs processing.