Die Cutting Press Ram
Hydraulic ram assembly for rotary or flatbed die cutting machines that form shapes in paperboard. It qualifies for HTS 8441.90.00.00 as a core mechanical part of paper making-up machinery.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +37.5% | 37.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If applicable to multiple material types beyond paper
Multi-purpose press parts go to unclassified machinery parts in 8479.
If part of harvest-related paper packaging machinery
Machinery for making paper bags or boxes from agricultural use may classify under 8433.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify material composition (e.g
• alloy steel) and pressure ratings to distinguish from general press parts
• Use HTS advisory rulings for custom rams to prevent disputes at entry
• Avoid classifying as 'complete presses' if only the ram component
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Precision steel die with micro-perforation pattern for paper ticket or coupon perforators. It is a part of cutting/perforating machinery under HTS 8441.90.00.00.
Paper Creasing Rule
Hardened steel rule bent to specific crease patterns for rotary creasing machines forming paperboard boxes. Parts of paper makeup machinery under HTS 8441.90.00.00.
Sheeter Machine Clamp
Pneumatic clamp bar that grips paper web during high-speed cutting to sheets. Part of cross-cutting sheeter machinery under HTS 8441.90.00.00.
Paper Cutter Blade
High-carbon steel blade designed for straight or guillotine paper cutting machines used in paper processing. It falls under HTS 8441.90.00.00 as a replaceable part specifically for machinery that cuts paper, paperboard, or pulp products into sheets or shapes.
Guillotine Paper Cutter Knife
Precision-ground knife edge for guillotine-style paper cutters that slice stacks of paper or paperboard. Classified under HTS 8441.90.00.00 as integral parts of straight-cut paper processing machinery.
Paper Slitting Machine Shaft
Hardened steel shaft with mounting for circular knives in paper slitting and rewinding machines. Falls under HTS 8441.90.00.00 for parts of machinery converting paper rolls into narrower widths.