8462.62.50/C-frame Mechanical Press/Japan

C-frame Mechanical Press from Japan

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 — 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

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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