Used Somers Forge Drop Hammer from Japan
Refurbished Somers board drop hammer for free-form hot forging of large structural shapes. HTS 8462.19.0010 covers used hot hammers for metal forging excluding rolling operations. Traditional heavy forging method.
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 drop height calibration certificates post-rebuild to verify forging energy delivery
• Safety interlock system upgrade documentation essential for OSHA-equivalent compliance