Harmonized System
U.S. exports of cold metal working presses, not elsewhere specified (HS 846269) totaled $340K in August 2026.
Importers of Cold Metal Working Presses, Not Elsewhere Specified paid $32K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 19.28% of the $166K imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. Cold Metal Working Presses, Not Elsewhere Specified imports of $166K in August 2026 ran 84% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.0M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataGermany leads US imports in this residual cold-metal-working press category, which captures press types not covered by the hydraulic, mechanical, or servo-press subheadings — including pneumatic, toggle, and other specialty drive configurations. The US schedule (lines 8462690010 through 8462698060) applies the same N/C/condition/value framework used across the broader 8462 heading, so correct classification requires both identifying the drive mechanism and confirming the machine falls outside the more specific subheadings. Belgium and China are also notable sources, reflecting both European precision-equipment exports and Chinese lower-cost press manufacturing. Importers should pay close attention to the NESOI (not elsewhere specified or included) qualifier, as CBP may challenge entries where a more specific subheading arguably applies.
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Pneumatic presses, toggle-drive presses, and other specialty configurations that do not operate by hydraulic fluid, conventional mechanical flywheel, or servo-motor drive are the most common candidates. The NESOI designation means the importer must first confirm the machine cannot be classified under the hydraulic (846261), mechanical (846262), or servo (846263) subheadings before using this residual category.
Retain the manufacturer's technical specification sheet, engineering drawings, and a written explanation of the drive mechanism. A binding ruling request to CBP is advisable for high-value or recurring shipments, as misclassification into a more specific subheading — or vice versa — can affect duty liability and Section 301 applicability.
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Subheading 16 of 20 in heading 8462
Subheading 846269 · $340K of $34.3M
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Imports
$166KYoY · free account
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$340KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $10.9M of Cold Metal Working Presses, Not Elsewhere Specified.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
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 | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8462694030 | Cold Metal Working Presses, N/C, New | $84K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $8K |
| 8462698020 | Cold Metal Working Presses, Exc N/C, New,Lt $3,025 | $42K | 39.13% | 100.00% | $16K |
| 8462698060 | Cold Metal Working Presses, Exc N/C, New, NESOI | $24K | 22.37% | 100.00% | $5K |
| 8462694010 | Cold Metal Working Presses, N/C, Used or Rebuilt | $10K | 9.99% | 100.00% | $983 |
| 8462698010 | Cold Metal Working Press, Exc N/C, Used or Rebuilt | $7K | 14.39% | 100.00% | $958 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
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.
Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and Brazil together take 89% of it.
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duty collected equals 19.28% of total import value.