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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of presses for working metal or metal carbides, n.e.s. (SITC 73318) totaled $28.2M in April 2026, traded with 30 countries.
Importers of Presses for Working Metal or Metal Carbides, N.E.S. paid $3.0M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $26.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Presses for Working Metal or Metal Carbides, N.E.S. imports of $28.2M in April 2026 ran 13% below the year-to-date monthly average of $32.5M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMetal and metal-carbide presses classified here are residual — they cover hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical press types not captured by more specific headings, including those used in powder-metallurgy compaction and carbide tooling production. The sintered-metal-carbide angle is commercially significant: carbide insert manufacturers rely on these presses to form tungsten carbide and similar hard-metal blanks before sintering. Buyers sourcing these machines should confirm that the press is designed for metal or carbide workpieces rather than plastics or rubber, as the end-material determines correct classification.
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SITC 73318 is a residual 'not elsewhere specified' category, so a press belongs here only after ruling out more specific headings — such as those for forging presses or numerically controlled presses. The key factors are the workpiece material (metal or metal carbide) and the absence of a more precise classification.
These are purely industrial machines and do not trigger mandatory admissibility review by a regulatory agency. However, if the press incorporates controlled technology or is sourced from a sanctioned jurisdiction, Export Administration Regulations and OFAC screening apply on the US side, and the exporting country's export-control rules may also be relevant.
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