Closed die forging machines
Machine tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die forging (excluding rolling mills); machine tools (including presses, slitting lines and cut-to-length lines) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching, notching or nibbling (excluding drawbenches); presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above: > Hot forming machines for forging, die forging (including presses) and hot hammers: > Closed die forging machines
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 8462.11.00
Schuler Closed Die Forging Press
A hydraulic closed die forging press designed for high-precision forging of metal parts like automotive connecting rods under hot forming conditions. It uses enclosed dies to shape heated metal billets into complex geometries with minimal material waste. Classified under HTS 8462.11.00 as a closed die forging machine for hot forging processes.
Erbessd Hydraulic Closed Die Forge Press
Heavy-duty hydraulic press for closed die forging of aerospace turbine blades from titanium alloys at elevated temperatures. Ensures precise die cavity filling for high-strength components. Falls under HTS 8462.11.00 for closed die hot forging machines.
Ajax Tocco Friction Screw Closed Die Forger
Friction screw press utilizing flywheel energy for rapid closed die forging of automotive crankshafts from forged steel billets. Ideal for high-volume production with precise control. HTS 8462.11.00 classification for closed die forging presses.
Lasco Counterblow Closed Die Hammer
Counterblow hammer with opposed rams for energy-efficient closed die forging of large railway wheels from alloy steel. Reduces foundation requirements through impact absorption. Covered by HTS 8462.11.00 as closed die hot forging equipment.
Smeral Servo-Hydraulic Closed Die Press
Advanced servo-hydraulic closed die forging press for precision forming of medical implant components from cobalt-chrome alloys. Offers superior force control for thin sections. HTS 8462.11.00 for specialized closed die hot forging.
Fagor Arrasate Knuckle Joint Closed Die Forger
High-speed knuckle joint mechanical press for closed die forging of small precision gears for transmission systems. Delivers consistent tonnage for high-volume production. Classified HTS 8462.11.00 closed die forging machine.
Komatsu Horizontal Closed Die Forging Press
Horizontal orientation closed die forging press optimized for long shaft forging like wind turbine main shafts. Reduces die wear through horizontal force application. HTS 8462.11.00 for specialized closed die hot forging.
Mitsubishi Heavy Isostatic Closed Die Press
Isostatic pressure closed die forging machine for ultra-high-strength aluminum aircraft fittings. Applies uniform pressure from all directions within closed dies. Falls under HTS 8462.11.00 closed die forging presses.