Hydraulic Metal Shearing Press from Japan
Hydraulic guillotine-style press for shearing cold metal plates to length. Classified HTS 8462.69.8060 for other cold-working presses in shipbuilding and structural steel fabrication.
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
• Distinguish from slitting lines by confirming straight shear action, not rotary
• Include blade material certs; pitfall is missing hydraulic leak test reports
• End-use statement prevents consumer goods reclassification