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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4.4% | +35.0% | 39.4% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4.4% | +10.0% | 14.4% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 4.4% | +10.0% | 14.4% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4.4% | +10.0% | 14.4% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4.4% | +10.0% | 14.4% |
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Alternative Classifications
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If hydraulic knuckle joint presses
Hydraulic variants have separate numerical control provisions.
If for sharpening semiconductor tools
Honing/grinding machines for semiconductor tools classify separately.
If mobile concrete pumps with knuckle boom
Construction knuckle equipment uses different machinery headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Highlight knuckle joint mechanism in assembly drawings to distinguish from slider crank types
• Specify peak tonnage at BDC position for accurate capacity declaration
• Comply with vibration isolation standards (ISO 8528) for foundation requirements
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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
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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.