U.S. imports of hydraulic presses for cold metal working (HS 846261) totaled $13.2M in August 2026, imported from 22 countries.
Importers of Hydraulic Presses for Cold Metal Working paid $1.7M in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 12.52% of the $13.2M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. Hydraulic Presses for Cold Metal Working imports of $13.2M in August 2026 ran 58% above the year-to-date monthly average of $8.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataItaly and Germany dominate US imports of hydraulic cold-metal-working presses, reflecting those countries' deep machine-tool manufacturing traditions. The US tariff schedule subdivides this heading by condition (new, used, or rebuilt) and by numerical control (N/C) capability across lines 8462610030 through 8462618090, making accurate classification critical for duty and Section 301 exposure on Chinese-origin equipment. Hydraulic presses are workhorses of automotive stamping, aerospace structural forming, and heavy fabrication shops, where tonnage capacity and ram-speed control are the primary procurement specifications. Importers of used or rebuilt units should document prior service history carefully, as condition affects both classification and valuation.
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84 shipments/mo
The schedule splits at the 10-digit level: used or rebuilt units fall under 8462610030 (or 8462614030 for N/C used/rebuilt), while new presses are further divided by whether they are numerically controlled (8462610060 / 8462614060) or not (8462610090 / 8462618090). Importers must document condition and control type before entry to avoid misclassification.
Yes. Hydraulic cold-metal-working presses of Chinese origin are subject to Section 301 tariffs. The applicable rate depends on the specific 10-digit HTS line and any exclusion orders in effect at the time of entry; consult a licensed customs broker for current exposure.
HSChapter 84
Subheading 5 of 20 in heading 8462
Subheading 846261 · $13.2M of $156.0M
ImportsExports
Imports
$13.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$855KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $102.5M of Hydraulic Presses for Cold Metal Working.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8462618090 | Hydraulic Presses, Metal Forming, Except N/C, New | $7.9M | 13.62% | 90.71% | $1.1M |
| 8462614060 | Hydraulic Presses, Metal Forming, N/C, New | $5.1M | 11.31% | 100.00% | $575K |
| 8462618030 | Hydraulic Presses,Metal Forming,not N/C,Used/Rebui | $248K | 1.97% | 14.37% | $5K |
| 8462614030 | Hydraulic Presses,Metal Forming,N/C,Used or Rebuil | — | -- | -- | -- |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Italy and Netherlands together supply 67% of it. China pays 41.9% duty; Italy 10.0%.
customs district
entry
rate provision · imports
1.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 12.52% of total import value.