Eccentric Mechanical Press from China
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.
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
• Specify clutch/brake type (full revolution vs. part stroke) in specs to prevent classification disputes
• Include energy consumption ratings for customs valuation adjustments
• Register for Section 301 exclusions if applicable for certain press tonnages from China