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Mechanical Transfer Press Slide Assembly

The slide (ram) assembly of mechanical transfer presses, a fabricated steel component under HTS 8466.94.65.40 that delivers forming force to the workpiece. Essential for the reciprocating motion in high-speed transfer press lines of heading 8462.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.7%+37.5%42.2%
🇲🇽Mexico4.7%+10.0%14.7%
🇨🇦Canada4.7%+10.0%14.7%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8466.94.85Same rate: 42.2%

If tool holders or self-opening dieheads

Certain attachments like dieheads classify separately even for transfer presses.

8483.50.90Higher: 52.8% vs 42.2%

If containing flywheels or pulleys

Transmission components integrated into slides may classify as machinery parts in heading 8483.

7325.99.10.00Higher: 75% vs 42.2%

If machined but not press-specific

General cast/machined steel parts without dedicated use shift to Chapter 73.

Not sure which classification is right?

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

• Provide CAD drawings showing slide stroke tolerances specific to mechanical transfer presses

• Label precisely as 'slide for mechanical transfer press' to distinguish from servo-electric variants

• Avoid misdeclaration as tool holders (8466.10), which have separate provisions