HS Code 8462
Metal Bending, Forging, and Pressing Machines
HS code 8462 covers machine tools such as presses, forging hammers, and bending or flattening machines used for working solid metal without removing material.
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HS Code 8462 — Metal Bending, Forging, and Pressing Machines
This code covers machines that shape metal without removing material, mostly through force. It includes massive hydraulic presses, forging hammers, bending rollers, and machines used to flatten or shear metal sheets.
What's included
- Hydraulic presses
- Forging hammers
- Bending machines (Press brakes)
- Shearing machines (Guillotines)
- Punching and notching machines
What's excluded
- Rolling mills → use
8455(Rolling mills for reducing thickness of metal are in heading 8455.)
Common examples
- CNC Press Brake
- Industrial hydraulic forge
- Metal plate rolling machine
- Mechanical guillotine shear
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between 8462 and 8463?
8462 includes presses and bending machines; 8463 is for other forming machines like wire drawers or thread rollers.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 4.4%
- Documentation: Massive presses often require dismantled shipping across multiple containers.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: China, Germany, Italy, Japan
- Top importers: United States, India, Russia
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Key takeaway
Primary code for heavy industrial forming equipment like presses and shears.
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