Straight-Side Hydraulic Press from Germany
Straight-side hydraulic presses deliver uniform pressure distribution for precision cold forming of large metal sheets and components. Falls under HTS 8462.61.80.90 for other hydraulic cold metalworking presses. Essential for automotive body panel production and heavy equipment manufacturing.
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
• Specify bed size and tonnage in import documentation to validate metalworking classification
• Include engineering drawings showing metal deformation tooling
• Verify no forbidden materials (like asbestos) in hydraulic seals or gaskets