Hydraulic Die Forging Hammer from Germany
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.
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
• Provide tonnage rating and stroke specifications in entry docs to distinguish from mechanical hammers
• Ensure labeling indicates hot forging use; mislabeling leads to audits under cold working provisions
• Budget for additional fees if machine exceeds container dimensions—common for hammers over 50 tons