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U.S. imports of mechanical presses for cold metal working (HS 846262) totaled $8.2M in May 2026, traded with 13 countries.
Importers of Mechanical Presses for Cold Metal Working paid $320K in duties in May 2026 — an effective duty rate of 4.3% on $7.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Mechanical Presses for Cold Metal Working imports of $8.2M in May 2026 ran 12% below the year-to-date monthly average of $9.4M.
Last updated: May 2026 dataJapan and South Korea are the leading suppliers of mechanical cold-metal-working presses to the US market, with Germany a significant European source — a supplier profile that reflects the concentration of high-speed stamping press technology in East Asia. The US schedule separates these machines by numerical control status and condition (new vs. used/rebuilt) across lines 8462620010 through 8462625090, and a value threshold of $3,025 creates an additional breakout for non-N/C new units. Mechanical presses — driven by flywheel, crankshaft, or eccentric mechanisms — are preferred in high-volume automotive body-panel and appliance-component stamping where cycle speed outweighs the force-profile flexibility of hydraulic alternatives.
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The key distinction is the drive mechanism: mechanical presses use a flywheel, crankshaft, or eccentric drive to deliver force, while hydraulic presses use fluid pressure. CBP will look at the machine's technical specifications and design drawings to confirm the drive type, which determines whether the entry falls under heading 846261 (hydraulic) or 846262 (mechanical).
For new, non-numerically-controlled mechanical presses, the US schedule uses a $3,025 unit-value breakpoint (line 8462620060 / 8462625090) to separate lower-value machines from higher-value ones, which may carry different duty rates. Importers should confirm the per-unit transaction value against this threshold before filing entry.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOREA, SOUTH | $6.0M | -- | -$6.0M |
| CHINA | $332K | $3.6M | +$3.2M |
| MEXICO | -- | $1.2M | +$1.2M |
| CANADA | $847K | $22K | -$826K |
| BRAZIL | -- | $799K | +$799K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8462625090 | MECHANICAL PRESSES,NEW,NOT NUM CNTRLD,$3025 & OVER | $5.8M | 11.78% | 98.99% | $686K |
| 8462624030 | MECHANICAL PRESSES, METAL FORMING, N/C, NEW | $654K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 8462624010 | MECHANICAL PRESSES, METAL FORM,N/C,USED OR REBUILT | $620K | 14.40% | 100.00% | $89K |
| 8462625030 | MECHANICAL PRESSES,METAL FORM,NOT N/C,USED/REBUILT | $32K | 14.40% | 100.00% | $5K |
MECHANICAL PRESSES,NEW,NOT NUM CNTRLD,$3025 & OVER
MECHANICAL PRESSES, METAL FORMING, N/C, NEW
MECHANICAL PRESSES, METAL FORM,N/C,USED OR REBUILT
MECHANICAL PRESSES,METAL FORM,NOT N/C,USED/REBUILT
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8462620010 | MECHANICAL PRESSES, METAL FORMING, USED OR REBUILT | $3.8M |
| 8462620060 | MACH TOOLS MECH,MTL FORM,EXC N/C, $3025 OV, NEW | $1.9M |
| 8462620030 | MECHANICAL PRESSES, METAL FORMING, N/C, NEW | $53K |
MECHANICAL PRESSES, METAL FORMING, USED OR REBUILT
663 no
MACH TOOLS MECH,MTL FORM,EXC N/C, $3025 OV, NEW
37 no
MECHANICAL PRESSES, METAL FORMING, N/C, NEW
2 no
TURBOJET AND TURBOPROLLER PARTS
HS 841191
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | -- | $3.6M | +$3.6M |
| Georgia | $3.3M | -- | -$3.3M |
| Ohio | $1.9M | $799K | -$1.1M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW YORK, NY | -- | $3.6M | +$3.6M |
| BRUNSWICK, GA | $3.3M | -- | -$3.3M |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $1.8M | -- | -$1.8M |