Hydraulic Benchtop Metal Punch Press from Japan
A compact hydraulic press designed for punching holes in sheet metal up to 1/4 inch thick, suitable for small workshops and fabrication tasks. Classified under HTS 8462.69.8020 as a cold metal working press valued under $3,025 each, used for punching operations on metal sheets. It features adjustable stroke length and a 10-ton pressing force.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the press value is documented under $3,025 per unit with commercial invoice to qualify for this subheading
• Ensure CE marking or equivalent safety certifications for hydraulic components to meet import safety standards
• Provide detailed specifications on tonnage and stroke to avoid misclassification as higher-value industrial presses