C-Frame Hydraulic Press from China
A C-frame hydraulic press is a type of cold metalworking press used for punching, bending, and forming sheet metal in manufacturing operations. It falls under HTS 8462.61.80 as a hydraulic press for cold-working metal, not specified elsewhere in the heading. These presses are commonly employed in automotive part production and metal fabrication shops.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.9%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify machine specifications match 'cold-working' criteria; hot-working presses classify under different subheadings
• Include detailed technical manuals and CE markings for safety compliance in destination markets