Arch Frame Mechanical Press from Japan
An arch frame mechanical press for heavy-duty blanking and piercing operations on thick steel sheets. Falls under HTS 8462.62.50.90 as an 'other' mechanical cold press for metalworking by punching and forming. Its rigid arch design provides stability for high-tonnage applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide detailed blueprints showing frame type and mechanical drive to distinguish from gap-frame presses
• Ensure hydraulic overload protection systems are documented to comply with OSHA import safety standards
• Avoid common pitfall of undervaluing by excluding tooling costs from declared value