8464.10.01.00 - Sawing machines

This HTS category, 8464.10.01.00, specifically covers sawing machines designed for working with mineral materials. This includes machinery utilized for cutting stone, ceramics, concrete, asbestos-cement, and similar non-metallic materials. The primary function of these machines is to perform a cutting operation, typically employing a saw blade or similar abrasive cutting element to divide or shape these hard substances.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 8464.20.01 (Grinding or polishing machines) and 8464.90.01 (Other), is crucial. While all fall under the broader heading of machines for working mineral materials, 8464.10.01.00 is exclusively for machines that *saw*. Grinding or polishing machines, on the other hand, are designed for abrading surfaces to smooth or finish them, a fundamentally different operation. The "Other" category encompasses machines for working mineral materials that do not fit into sawing or grinding/polishing classifications.

As a leaf node within the HTS, 8464.10.01.00 does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, classification within this specific code relies on identifying machines whose primary operational purpose is sawing mineral-based materials. Examples include stone cutting saws, tile saws, and concrete saws. The key differentiator remains the cutting action achieved through a sawing mechanism.