Ajax Tocco Friction Screw Closed Die Forger from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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