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| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8464100100 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8464900110 | Doc | 57.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8487900080 | Doc | 83.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8487900040 | Doc | 58.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Tile Chamfering Machine
A tile chamfering machine is a specialized power tool designed to smooth and bevel the edges of ceramic, porcelain, or stone tiles. This process, known as chamfering, creates a decorative or functional edge finish, improving aesthetics, safety, and tile installation quality.
Material Compatibility:
- Ceramic Tiles: Commonly used for wall and floor tiles, these machines can handle various ceramic tile types, including glazed, unglazed, and porcelain tiles.
- Porcelain Tiles: Suitable for denser and more durable porcelain tiles, often requiring diamond abrasive tools for effective chamfering.
- Stone Tiles: Certain models are equipped to chamfer natural stone tiles like marble, granite, and travertine, demanding specialized cutting heads and cooling systems.
- Glass Tiles: Some machines, with appropriate attachments, can process glass tiles, but require careful operation due to the material's fragility.
Purpose and Function:
- Edge Smoothing: Removes sharp edges and burrs created during the tile cutting process.
- Bevel Creation: Forms angled edges (chamfers) for decorative effects or to prevent chipping and cracking.
- Enhanced Aesthetics: Improves the visual appeal of tiled surfaces by creating clean, finished edges.
- Safety Improvement: Reduces the risk of cuts and injuries from sharp tile edges.
- Installation Quality: Facilitates easier and more precise tile installation by creating consistent edge profiles.
Usage Scenarios:
- Tile Manufacturing: Used in production lines to finish tile edges before packaging and distribution.
- Tile Installation: Employed by professional tile installers to prepare tiles for installation in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
- DIY Projects: Smaller, portable models are used by homeowners for tile repair and renovation projects.
- Custom Tile Work: Used for creating specialized edge profiles and decorative effects in custom tile designs.
Common Types:
- Handheld Tile Chamfering Machines: Portable and lightweight, suitable for small-scale projects and on-site work. These typically use a rotating abrasive wheel or diamond bit.
- Benchtop Tile Chamfering Machines: Mounted on a stable base for increased precision and control. Ideal for processing larger volumes of tiles.
- Automatic Tile Chamfering Machines: Automated systems used in tile manufacturing facilities for high-volume production. These often feature multiple cutting heads and programmable settings.
- Angle Grinder with Diamond Cup Wheel: While not a dedicated chamfering machine, an angle grinder equipped with a diamond cup wheel can be used for chamfering tiles, particularly for smaller jobs. Requires careful control and appropriate safety precautions.
- Rotary Tile Chamfering Machines: Feature a rotating cutting head with adjustable angles for creating various chamfer profiles. Often used for precise edge finishing in custom tile work.
Tile chamfering machines fall under the category of machine tools used for working stone, ceramics, concrete, or like mineral materials. Based on this, the following HS codes are applicable:
- 8464100100: Machine tools for working stone, ceramics, concrete, asbestos-cement or like mineral materials or for cold working glass: Sawing machines. This code applies if the machine utilizes a sawing mechanism for chamfering. The total tax rate is 55.0%, comprised of a 0.0% base tariff and a 25.0% additional tariff, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025.
- 8464900110: Machine tools for working stone, ceramics, concrete, asbestos-cement or like mineral materials or for cold working glass: Other Glass-working machines. If the tile chamfering machine employs a method other than sawing (e.g., grinding, milling), this code may be applicable. The total tax rate is 57.0%, consisting of a 2.0% base tariff and a 25.0% additional tariff, rising to 30.0% after April 2, 2025.
It is important to determine the specific working method of the tile chamfering machine to accurately classify it under either 8464100100 or 8464900110.