8463.10.00.40 - Used or rebuilt

This HTS category, 8463.10.00.40, specifically classifies used or rebuilt drawbenches designed for working metal, bars, tubes, profiles, wire, or similar items without removing material. These machines are essential for shaping and reducing the cross-section of these materials through drawing. The "used or rebuilt" designation is a critical factor for classification, indicating that the machinery has been previously operated and may have undergone refurbishment or repair.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling categories by its condition. HTS code 8463.10.00.60 applies to "other" drawbenches that are valued under $3,025 each, while 8463.10.00.80 covers other drawbenches without specific value limitations. Therefore, the primary differentiator for 8463.10.00.40 is the explicit stipulation of the machinery being used or rebuilt, regardless of its individual monetary value or other descriptive attributes.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. The classification hinges entirely on the identification of a drawbench for working metal without material removal, and the crucial determining factor being its status as used or rebuilt. Importers and exporters should ensure that documentation clearly reflects the condition of the machinery to facilitate accurate customs declaration.