HS Code for Hydraulic press

Hydraulic presses are classified under HS code 846261. This code was specifically refined in the 2022 HS nomenclature updates to provide better granularity for metal-working machine tools. Heading 8462 covers machine tools for working metal by forging, hammering, or die-stamping, as well as bending, folding, straightening, and flattening. Subheading 846261 is dedicated to hydraulic presses used for these cold-working processes. The classification is based on the machine's use of hydraulic cylinders to generate a compressive force to shape, deform, or cut metal. If the press is designed for 'hot' working of metal, or if it is used for materials other than metal (such as plastics, wood, or waste baling), it would be excluded from this specific code. The technical distinction lies in the medium of power transmission (hydraulic fluid) and the material being processed (metal).

Products Included

• Hydraulic forging presses
• Hydraulic stamping presses
• Hydraulic cold-forming presses
• Hydraulic H-frame and C-frame metal presses
• Hydraulic deep drawing presses

Common Misclassification

Hydraulic presses are often confused with mechanical presses (846262) or servo-presses (846263). It is vital to check the drive system. Additionally, presses for granulated metal powder are classified under 846290. If the press is used for non-metal applications, such as a plastic molding press, it should be classified under 847710 or 847759. Waste baling presses fall under 847989.

FAQ

What is the HS code for hydraulic press?

The specific HS code for hydraulic presses used for working metal is 846261.

Does 846261 cover presses used for recycling?

No, hydraulic presses used for baling scrap or recycling materials are generally classified under 847989 as general-purpose machinery.