U.S. imports of Closed Die Forging Machines (Hot Forming) (HS 846211) totaled $2.0M in August 2026, imported from 21 countries.
Importers of Closed Die Forging Machines (Hot Forming) paid $290K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 14.56% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Closed Die Forging Machines (Hot Forming) imports of $2.0M in August 2026 ran 47% below the year-to-date monthly average of $3.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataClosed die forging machines shape heated metal billets between matched dies to produce near-net-shape parts with superior grain structure, making them indispensable for aerospace fasteners, automotive crankshafts, and heavy-equipment components. Japan and Germany are the leading US import sources for this capital-intensive equipment. The US schedule distinguishes used or rebuilt machines (8462110010) from new machines, with new units further split among headers and upsetters including cold headers (8462110030), mechanical transfer presses (8462110035), and residual forging/die-stamping machines and hammers (8462110055).
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Mechanical transfer presses have their own dedicated 10-digit line, 8462110035, separate from headers and upsetters (8462110030) and the general forging/die-stamping machine and hammer line (8462110055). Importers should confirm from the manufacturer's specification whether the machine functions as a transfer press — moving workpieces automatically between stations — to ensure correct line selection.
These are highly customized, low-volume capital goods with build times that can extend to 12–24 months for large-tonnage presses. Japan and Germany dominate supply, so currency fluctuations, ocean freight scheduling, and port-of-entry crane capacity for oversized machinery are key logistics considerations. Importers should also confirm whether the machine qualifies for any applicable duty exclusion or engineering-review process before committing to a supplier.
Subheading 16 of 20 in heading 8462
Subheading 846211 · $2.0M of $156.0M
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $59.2M of Closed Die Forging Machines (Hot Forming) and exported $82.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8462110055 | Cld Die Fr Mach, Forg/Die Stmp Mc & Hmr, New, NESOI | $1.7M | 15.36% | 96.30% | $260K |
| 8462110010 | Closed Die Forging Machines, Used or Rebuilt | $292K | 9.94% | 100.00% | $29K |
| 8462110030 | Cld Die Fr Mach, Header & Upsetter, Mtl Frm, New | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 8462110035 | Cld Die Fr Mach, Mechanical Transfer Presses, New | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8462110050 | Closed Die Forging Machines, NESOI | $1.7M |
| 8462110010 | Closed Die Forging Machines, Used or Rebuilt | $321K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Malaysia and Italy together supply 63% of it. China pays 41.9% duty; Italy 10.0%.
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rate provision · imports
3.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 14.56% of imports for consumption.