8466.94.85.40 - Parts of mechanical transfer presses

This HTS classification, 8466.94.85.40, specifically designates parts and accessories intended for use with mechanical transfer presses falling under heading 8462. Mechanical transfer presses are specialized machine tools designed for high-volume production, utilizing automated mechanisms to transfer workpieces between successive operations. This category encompasses components such as specialized work holding devices, tooling attachments, and other auxiliary parts that are exclusively or principally designed to enhance the functionality or facilitate the operation of these particular types of presses.

Within the broader scope of heading 8466, which covers parts and accessories for machines of headings 8456 to 8465, this subcategory differentiates itself by its specific application to mechanical transfer presses. Unlike the sibling category 8466.94.85.85, which covers other unspecified parts for machines of heading 8462 or 8463, this classification is narrowly defined for the unique requirements of transfer presses. The classification hinges on the direct relationship and essentiality of the part or accessory to the functioning of the mechanical transfer press itself.

As this classification represents a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, the focus for classification under 8466.94.85.40 is on identifying parts and accessories that are demonstrably integral to the operation of mechanical transfer presses. Examples might include custom-designed clamping mechanisms, specialized ejection systems, or precision guides tailored for the automated workpiece handling inherent to these machines, provided they are not more specifically classified elsewhere.