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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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