Hydraulic Cold Forging Press

A hydraulic press designed for cold working metal by forging, shaping components like automotive pistons without heating. It falls under HTS 8462.69.8060 as a cold metalworking press not specified elsewhere, used for high-precision metal forming in industrial manufacturing.

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 numerically controlled (CNC)

CNC-equipped presses shift to 8462.21 for numerically controlled machine tools, changing duty structure.

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 39.4%

If imported as part of a larger production line

Machines for metalworking in continuous lines may classify under 8479 as complete industrial machinery sets.

8422.19.00.00Lower: 35% vs 39.4%

If primarily for hydraulic extrusion rather than forging

Hydraulic systems focused on extrusion fall under Chapter 84 hydraulic machinery, not metalworking presses.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify press tonnage and specifications match 'cold metalworking' to avoid reclassification as hot forging equipment

Provide detailed technical datasheets and end-use certificates to confirm industrial application and prevent misfiling

Ensure CE marking or equivalent for safety compliance; common pitfall is incomplete hydraulic system documentation