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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If power-operated with automatic controls
Power-driven forming machines without numerical control go to 8462.29.
If for general metalworking presses not specific to wire
Generic hydraulic presses classify under Chapter 84 heading 8422.
If primarily for measuring and testing wire forms
Machines with measuring functions shift to Chapter 90 for measuring apparatus.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Label clearly as 'wire forming machine, no material removal' to distinguish from presses in other headings
• Ensure commercial invoice specifies unit value under $3,025; overvaluation leads to higher duty brackets
Related Products under HTS 8463.30.00.60
CNC Wire Bending Machine
A compact CNC-controlled machine for bending metal wire into precise shapes without material removal, ideal for automotive clips and fasteners. Classified under HTS 8463.30.0060 as it works wire by forming and is valued under $3,025 each. Used in small-scale manufacturing for custom wire forms.
Wire Twisting Machine
Desktop machine for twisting multiple strands of metal wire into cables or reinforced forms without removing material. HTS 8463.30.0060 applies to such low-cost wire working tools used in electronics and fencing production.
Wire Feeding Bender
Integrated feeder and bender for continuous wire forming into clips and staples, no material removal. Low-value unit fits HTS 8463.30.0060 for wire-specific machine tools.
Desktop Wire Ring Former
Small machine forming wire into perfect circles for jewelry or keyrings by bending only. HTS 8463.30.0060 for under-$3,025 wire working machines.
Mini Wire Swaging Machine
Compact rotary swager that reduces and shapes wire diameter through hammering without waste. Fits 8463.30.0060 as low-value, non-removal wire tool.
Handheld Wire Crimping Press
Portable pneumatic crimper that compresses metal wire terminals without cutting. Classified under 8463.30.0060 as a low-cost wire deformation machine for electrical assembly.