Manual Wire Forming Press from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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