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Air-Operated Metal Straightener Press

Pneumatic straightener for flattening warped steel plates up to 12x24 inches in metal shops. HTS 8462.69.8020 for cold-working straightening presses under $3,025 value. 15-ton air-over-hydraulic system.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.4%+35.0%39.4%
🇲🇽Mexico4.4%+10.0%14.4%
🇨🇦Canada4.4%+10.0%14.4%
🇩🇪Germany4.4%+10.0%14.4%
🇯🇵Japan4.4%+10.0%14.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8462Same rate: 39.4%

If shearing/straightening combo with controls

Combined function machines often numeric controlled under 8462.31.

8479.10.00Lower: 35% vs 39.4%

If adapted for plastics

Straighteners for sheet polymers classify as plastic working machines.

8466.94.85Higher: 39.7% vs 39.4%

If press beds or frames only

Incomplete presses lacking working mechanism are parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Air pressure specs and fittings must match US pneumatic standards (ANSI)

Demonstrate plate flattening via pressure distribution, not forging

Separate regulator/filter kit import to control unit pricing

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