Open Die Hot Forging Press from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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