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Manual Wire Forming Press from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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

• 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