8462.11.00.10 - Used or rebuilt

This HTS classification, 8462.11.00.10, specifically addresses "Used or rebuilt" closed die forging machines. These machines are designed for the hot forming of metals through forging and die forging processes, characterized by their ability to shape metal by impacting it within closed dies. The "used or rebuilt" designation indicates that these are not new machines but have been previously employed and subsequently refurbished or restored to operational condition.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, "Other," is crucial. While the sibling category would encompass closed die forging machines that are new or otherwise not specified as used or rebuilt, this particular classification is exclusively for those that have undergone a period of prior use and subsequent restoration. This distinction is important for determining applicable duties and regulations that may differ based on the condition of the machinery.

As this classification is a leaf node, it has no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 8462.11.00.10 is dependent on accurately identifying the machine as a closed die forging machine and confirming its "used or rebuilt" status. Examples include pre-owned hydraulic or mechanical presses specifically engineered for shaping metal blanks into finished parts through repeated blows from dies that enclose the workpiece.