8462.62.40.10 - Used or rebuilt

HTS code 8462.62.40.10 specifically classifies numerically controlled mechanical presses used for cold metal working. These machines are characterized by their reliance on computer numerical control (CNC) systems to direct their operations, enabling high precision and automation in metal forming processes such as bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching, notching, or nibbling. The "used or rebuilt" descriptor indicates that this subcategory pertains to machinery that has seen prior use and has either been refurbished or is being imported in its used condition.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 8462.62.40.30 ("Other"), by the explicit requirement for numerical control. While both categories fall under mechanical presses for cold metal working, the "Other" classification would encompass similar presses that do not utilize CNC technology, relying instead on manual controls, mechanical linkages, or simpler automated systems. The defining feature here is the advanced electronic control system that dictates the press's movements and functions based on programmed instructions.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 8462.62.40.10 is final for used or rebuilt, numerically controlled mechanical presses designed for cold metal working applications. Examples of such machinery might include CNC turret punch presses, CNC press brakes, or CNC forming presses, where the precision and repeatability offered by numerical control are essential for producing intricate or mass-produced metal components.