8462.62.50/C-frame Mechanical Press/China

C-frame Mechanical Press from China

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.

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

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Import Tips

• Verify CE marking or equivalent safety certifications for compliance with U.S

• OSHA standards on metalworking machinery

• Include detailed technical specs like tonnage capacity and stroke length in commercial invoices to avoid misclassification

• Check for anti-dumping duties if sourced from certain Asian manufacturers; obtain mill test reports for press components