Straight-Side Hydraulic Press from Japan
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 — 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
• 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