Rebuilt Bliss Hydraulic Flattening Press from Japan
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 — 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
• 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