8462.61.40 - Numerically controlled

This HTS category, 8462.61.40, specifically covers numerically controlled hydraulic presses designed for working metal. These machines are characterized by their sophisticated control systems, which allow for precise and automated operation in metal forming processes. Examples include hydraulic presses used for stamping, drawing, and other metal shaping operations where complex patterns or high degrees of accuracy are required, all managed through computer-driven commands.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 8462.61.80 "Other," is the explicit requirement for numerical control. While both cover hydraulic presses for cold metal working, 8462.61.40 is reserved for those equipped with advanced numerical control systems, differentiating them from simpler, manually operated, or less automated hydraulic presses classified elsewhere.

Within this category, further subdivisions exist to refine the classification. The subcategory 8462.61.40.30 applies to numerically controlled hydraulic presses that are used or have been rebuilt. The remaining numerically controlled hydraulic presses, which are new or not otherwise specified, fall under the subcategory 8462.61.40.60. This segmentation allows for precise tracking and tariff application based on the condition and specific nature of the numerically controlled hydraulic press.