Rebuilt Bliss Hydraulic Flattening Press from Germany
Refurbished Bliss 300-ton hydraulic press used for flattening and straightening cold metal plates in heavy fabrication. Falls under HTS 8462.61.80.30 for used/rebuilt 'other' hydraulic presses dedicated to cold metalworking processes. Common in shipbuilding and structural steel industries.
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
• Declare exact rebuild date and rebuilder credentials to qualify for used machinery rates
• Ensure safety interlocks meet OSHA standards; include certification in import paperwork
• Watch for reclassification if press has forging capabilities, which shift to earlier headings