Straight-side Mechanical Press from China
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.
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
• Document tonnage rating (e.g
• 100-500 tons) clearly as it affects valuation and potential quota applicability
• Comply with ANSI B11.2 safety standards; include operator manuals in import documentation
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying used/refurbished presses without proper condition certification