Cold Header Machine for Bolt Production from Japan
A specialized cold header that forms metal wire into bolts by upsetting and heading in multiple dies without heat. Classified under HTS 8462.19.0030 as a cold header for cold forming metal through compressive force. Used in high-volume fastener manufacturing.
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
• Verify machine specifications confirm cold heading function; provide technical brochures showing die stations and wire feed mechanism
• Include end-use certification proving metalworking application to avoid reclassification as parts