8462.62 - Mechanical presses:

HTS code 8462.62 specifically covers "Mechanical presses: Cold metal working presses," which are machines designed to shape metal without prior heating. These presses utilize mechanical force to perform operations such as bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching, notching, or nibbling on metal materials. The key characteristic of this classification is the cold working process, distinguishing it from hot metal working equipment.

Within the broader category of mechanical presses for cold metal working, 8462.62 differentiates itself from its siblings. Hydraulic presses (8462.61) rely on hydraulic fluid to generate force, while servo-presses (8462.63) employ electric servo motors for precise control of ram movement. The "Other" category (8462.69) encompasses mechanical cold working presses that do not fit the specific descriptions of hydraulic or servo-driven types.

This category is further subdivided to capture variations in operational control. Subcategory 8462.62.40 specifically addresses "Numerically controlled" mechanical cold working presses, indicating machines equipped with computer systems for automated operation and precise program execution. The remaining presses within this group fall under 8462.62.50, which is designated for "Other" mechanical cold working presses that are not numerically controlled, often operated manually or through simpler mechanical automation.