C-Frame Hydraulic Press from China

A C-frame hydraulic press is a cold metalworking machine used for punching, forming, and assembling metal sheets in manufacturing operations. It falls under HTS 8462.69.80 as an other cold metalworking press not specified elsewhere, designed for precision metal deformation without heating.

Duty Rate — China → United States

39.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]

Import Tips

Verify press tonnage and stroke length in technical specs for accurate HTS classification under cold working presses

Include detailed engineering drawings and CE marking documentation to meet safety standards

Avoid misclassification as hot presses by confirming ambient temperature operation