Manual Wire Forming Press

A pneumatic or hydraulic press for forming metal wire into hooks, rings, and brackets without cutting or grinding. Falls under HTS 8463.30.0060 for low-value wire working machines that deform rather than remove material. Common in hardware and appliance assembly.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China4.4%+35.0%39.4%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico4.4%+10.0%14.4%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada4.4%+10.0%14.4%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany4.4%+10.0%14.4%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan4.4%+10.0%14.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8462.29.00Same rate: 39.4%

If power-operated with automatic controls

Power-driven forming machines without numerical control go to 8462.29.

8422.19.00.00Lower: 35% vs 39.4%

If for general metalworking presses not specific to wire

Generic hydraulic presses classify under Chapter 84 heading 8422.

9031.80.80Lower: 35% vs 39.4%

If primarily for measuring and testing wire forms

Machines with measuring functions shift to Chapter 90 for measuring apparatus.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Label clearly as 'wire forming machine, no material removal' to distinguish from presses in other headings

β€’ Ensure commercial invoice specifies unit value under $3,025; overvaluation leads to higher duty brackets