Open Die Hot Forging Press from Germany
Heavy hydraulic press for open-die forging of large steel ingots into slabs for shipbuilding. HTS 8462.19.00 includes this as an 'other' forging press for non-closed die hot working. Produces rough shapes requiring minimal finishing.
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
• Entry must note open vs. closed die to prevent reclass to precision forging
• Structural steel certs required for construction end-use declarations
• Oversize equipment—pre-approve port handling and customs inspection