Straight-side Mechanical Press from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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