Transfer Press Bolster Plate Weldment from Germany
A heavy steel weldment serving as the bolster plate in mechanical transfer presses, classified under HTS 8466.94.65.40 for supporting dies and absorbing forming forces. Designed principally for multi-station transfer operations in heading 8462 presses.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain OEM certification linking the bolster to specific transfer press models to substantiate principal use
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on steel weldments; declare alloy composition accurately on entry