C-Frame Hydraulic Press from China
A C-frame hydraulic press is a machine tool used for cold working metal by applying hydraulic pressure to form, punch, or assemble metal parts. It falls under HTS 8462.61.80.90 as a hydraulic press for cold metalworking, not specified elsewhere in the heading. Commonly used in automotive and appliance manufacturing for precision stamping.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Verify machine specifications confirm hydraulic operation and cold metalworking to avoid reclassification to pneumatic or mechanical presses
• Provide detailed technical drawings and end-use certificates to demonstrate compliance with Chapter 84 notes
• Ensure CE marking or equivalent safety certifications for hydraulic systems to prevent customs holds