8462.61 - Hydraulic presses:

HTS code 8462.61 specifically covers hydraulic presses used for metalworking operations. These machines utilize hydraulic fluid to generate the immense force required for shaping, pressing, or forming metal. The scope extends to presses employing hydraulic power for various metalworking functions, excluding those categorized under other specific press types.

Distinguishing 8462.61 from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. While 8462.62 covers mechanical presses that operate via cams, cranks, or toggles, and 8462.63 pertains to servo-presses utilizing advanced servo-motor technology, this category is exclusively for presses driven by hydraulic systems. 8462.69 serves as a residual category for hydraulic presses not otherwise specified.

Within the 8462.61 classification, further distinctions are made to refine the classification based on control mechanisms. Subcategory 8462.61.40 is reserved for numerically controlled (NC) hydraulic presses, which are programmed to perform complex operations with high precision. The residual subcategory, 8462.61.80, encompasses all other hydraulic presses not equipped with numerical control, covering a broader range of standard hydraulic press applications.