Glass Cold Shaping Press from China
Hydraulic press for cold forming flat glass sheets into curved shapes using silicone molds, without heating. Classified in HTS 8464.90.01 for cold working glass, a mineral material, through mechanical pressing rather than thermal processes. Applied in automotive and architectural glazing production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.5%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include mold material specs confirming cold process (no heat elements); comply with ANSI safety standards for press tonnage; distinguish from hot bending ovens in 8514 via technical literature