Ajax Tocco Friction Screw Closed Die Forger from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include operational manuals demonstrating closed die forging cycle to distinguish from mechanical hammers
• Budget for electrical import compliance testing as high-power flywheel systems require special certifications
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'universal press' which could trigger reclassification audits