Other
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: > Other
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 8462.19.00
Hydraulic Die Forging Hammer
A heavy-duty hydraulic hammer for die forging large structural components like aircraft landing gear from heated steel. Classified in HTS 8462.19.00 as an 'other' hot hammer for metal forging, excluding drop hammers specified elsewhere. Delivers precise, high-energy blows to form complex shapes.
Open Die Hot Forging Press
Heavy hydraulic press for open-die forging of large steel ingots into slabs for shipbuilding. HTS 8462.19.00 includes this as an 'other' forging press for non-closed die hot working. Produces rough shapes requiring minimal finishing.
Counterblow Forging Hammer
Energy-efficient hammer using counterblow technology for forging railway axles from hot blooms. Classified HTS 8462.19.00 as 'other' hot hammers reducing vibration through opposed ram motion. Ideal for high-precision elongated forgings.
Servo-Controlled Hot Press
Electric servo press for precision hot forging of automotive gears and splines. HTS 8462.19.00 'other' category for advanced hot forming presses with programmable force profiles. Offers superior accuracy over hydraulic systems.
Screw Press for Hot Forging
Friction screw press delivering rapid, high-force strokes for hot forging brass fittings. Falls in HTS 8462.19.00 as specialized 'other' hot forging press using helical screw drive. Known for fast cycle times in non-ferrous forging.
CNC Hot Forging Press
A computer numerically controlled press designed for hot forging metal parts such as automotive crankshafts and connecting rods. It falls under HTS 8462.19.00 as a hot forming machine for forging, specifically an 'other' press not classified elsewhere in the hot forging subheading. Used in high-volume manufacturing to shape heated metal billets under high pressure.
Isothermal Forging Press
Precision press for isothermal forging of titanium aerospace blades, maintaining superplastic temperatures. HTS 8462.19.00 covers this as an 'other' hot forging press designed for controlled high-temperature deformation. Enables near-net-shape forming with minimal waste.
Ring Rolling Forging Machine
Machine for hot forging seamless metal rings used in wind turbine hubs and pressure vessels. Falls under HTS 8462.19.00 as 'other' hot forming equipment for radial forging of ring shapes from billets. Processes heated material through rolling dies.