U.S. imports of Forging or Die-Stamping Machines & Hammers (SITC 73311) totaled $2.9M in August 2026, imported from 27 countries.
Importers of Forging or Die-Stamping Machines & Hammers paid $406K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 13.82% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Forging or Die-Stamping Machines & Hammers imports of $2.9M in August 2026 ran 44% below the year-to-date monthly average of $5.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataForging presses, die-stamping presses, and drop hammers shape metal through compressive impact or sustained pressure rather than material removal, making them foundational capital equipment for producing automotive structural parts, aerospace forgings, and heavy industrial components. SITC 73311 encompasses both hot and cold forging equipment, from mechanical eccentric presses to hydraulic closed-die forging presses and pneumatic hammers, each suited to different alloy types and part geometries. Tonnage capacity, stroke rate, and die-change system compatibility are the primary technical parameters that drive procurement decisions and affect the machine's commercial value for customs valuation purposes.
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Yes. SITC 73311 groups forging or die-stamping machines and hammers together regardless of whether the compressive force is delivered by a mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic mechanism. The common classification criterion is that the machine shapes metal by impact or pressure in a die, not by removing material.
Key specifications include rated press force (in metric tons or kilonewtons), stroke length, bed dimensions, and whether the machine is designed for hot or cold forging. These parameters support accurate customs valuation and may be relevant if the equipment falls under dual-use export control review in the country of origin. Detailed OEM documentation and a commercial invoice itemizing major sub-assemblies is advisable for high-value presses.
Basic heading 73311 · $2.9M of $172.0B
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Imports
$2.9MYoY · free account
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$2.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $83.4M of Forging or Die-Stamping Machines & Hammers.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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Malaysia and Belgium together supply 50% of it.
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