Hydraulic Metal Shearing Press from Germany
A hydraulic press designed for shearing metal sheets into precise lengths, featuring adjustable blades and automated controls. It falls under HTS 8462.90.80 as a machine tool for working metal by shearing, not specified in prior subheadings. This equipment is used in fabrication shops for cutting structural steel and aluminum plates.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify machine specifications match 'shearing' function to avoid reclassification under bending tools
• Include detailed technical drawings and CE certification for customs valuation