Other
Machine tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die forging (excluding rolling mills); machine tools (including presses, slitting lines and cut-to-length lines) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching, notching or nibbling (excluding drawbenches); presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above: > Cold metal working presses: > Mechanical presses: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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]
Products classified under HTS 8462.62.50
C-frame Mechanical Press
A C-frame mechanical press is a type of cold metalworking press used for punching, bending, and forming sheet metal in low to medium production runs. It falls under HTS 8462.62.50 as it is a mechanical press for cold-working metal, not specified elsewhere in the heading for specific types like hydraulic or high-tonnage presses. These presses are commonly used in automotive part fabrication and appliance manufacturing.
Arch-frame Mechanical Press
An arch-frame mechanical press provides enhanced rigidity for high-precision stamping operations on metal sheets, ideal for progressive die applications. Classified in HTS 8462.62.50 as an 'other' mechanical cold metalworking press, excluding specialized forging or high-speed types. Used extensively in electronics enclosure production.
Straight-side Mechanical Press
Straight-side mechanical presses feature rigid uprights for guiding the slide, suitable for heavy-duty blanking and piercing of thick metal plates. This falls under HTS 8462.62.50 for other mechanical cold presses, distinguished from gap-frame or knuckle-joint types. Common in heavy equipment manufacturing.
Eccentric Mechanical Press
Eccentric mechanical presses use crankshaft-driven slides for adjustable stroke lengths in forming complex metal shapes at high speeds. HTS 8462.62.50 covers this as other mechanical cold presses, separate from servo or link-motion variants. Applied in high-volume can making.
Link Drive Mechanical Press
Link drive mechanical presses employ auxiliary linkages for precise slide motion control, reducing deflection in deep drawing operations on steel. Classified HTS 8462.62.50 as other mechanical presses for cold metalworking. Used for automotive body panel production.
Horn Mechanical Press
Horn mechanical presses feature extended table projections for off-center loading in asymmetrical part forming. HTS 8462.62.50 includes these as other mechanical cold presses for metalworking by punching and forming. Used for HVAC component fabrication.
Tonnage Monitor Equipped Mechanical Press
Mechanical presses with integrated tonnage monitoring systems for real-time load feedback and die protection during high-speed operation. Classified under HTS 8462.62.50 as other mechanical cold presses, where monitoring is accessory to pressing function. Essential for quality control in stamped parts.
High-Speed Progressive Die Press
High-speed mechanical presses designed for progressive die tooling to produce intricate multi-stage metal components continuously. HTS 8462.62.50 captures these as other mechanical presses for cold metalworking, distinct from transfer presses. Used in electronics connector manufacturing.
Deep Draw Mechanical Press
Specialized mechanical presses for deep drawing cylindrical metal cups and shells from flat blanks without wrinkling. HTS 8462.62.50 for other cold mechanical presses, excluding hydraulic deep draw types. Used in cookware and ammunition case production.
Precision Stamping Mechanical Press
Low-deflection mechanical presses optimized for fine blanking and precision stamping of small metal parts with tight tolerances. Classified HTS 8462.62.50 as other mechanical cold presses for metalworking. Critical for medical device and watch component manufacturing.
Knuckle Joint Mechanical Press
Knuckle joint mechanical presses deliver high force at bottom dead center for coining and extrusion operations on hard metals. HTS 8462.62.50 covers these specialized mechanical cold presses. Used for electrical contact and bearing race production.
Four-Point Mechanical Press
Four-point suspension mechanical presses provide independent slide guidance for non-parallel loading in large panel forming. Falls under HTS 8462.62.50 as other mechanical cold metalworking presses. Essential for truck body and railcar manufacturing.
Transfer Mechanical Press
Transfer mechanical presses with automated part transfer systems between multiple stations for complex assembly operations. HTS 8462.62.50 for other mechanical cold presses where transfer is integrated. Used in appliance and furniture hardware production.
Gap Frame Mechanical Press
Gap frame mechanical presses offer open access from three sides for easy die changes and short-run production of brackets and mounts. Falls under HTS 8462.62.50 for other cold mechanical presses, excluding straight-side or arch types. Popular in job shops.
Servo-Feed Mechanical Press
Mechanical presses paired with servo-driven material feeds for precise strip advancement in blanking operations. Falls under HTS 8462.62.50 as the core mechanical press function dominates over feeding mechanism. Ideal for aerospace fastener production.