Transfer Press Bolster Plate Weldment from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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