upsetting Hot Forging Press from China
A press for upsetting hot metal bars to form thickened ends, commonly used in manufacturing bolts and axles. Falls under HTS 8462.19.0055 as other hot forging presses. Critical for automotive and construction fastener production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify upsetting stroke length and bar diameter capacities in commercial invoices for accurate duty assessment
• Avoid common pitfall of incomplete CE marking for EU re-export compliance
• Test for vibration standards pre-shipment to meet port handling requirements