upsetting Hot Forging Press from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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