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NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOF›Machine tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die forging (excluding rolling mills); machine tools (including presses, slitting lines and cut-to-length lines) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching, notching or nibbling (excluding draw-benches); presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above
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Definition and scope of subheading 846263
Subheading 846263 of the Combined Nomenclature covers numerically controlled (CNC) mechanical presses with a nominal pressing force exceeding 10000 kN (over 1000 tonnes) for metalworking. These are the largest CNC mechanical presses used in industry, capable of stamping large components from thick steel sheets. This subheading includes large CNC transfer presses, CNC tandem presses, and CNC progressive presses with force above 10000 kN. Classification is based on the Notes to Chapter 84 CN and heading 8462. The essential criteria are mechanical drive, CNC control, and nominal pressing force exceeding 10000 kN. Presses with force up to 10000 kN are classified under subheading 846262, and below 1000 kN under 846261. Classification follows the General Rules for the Interpretation of the CN. Where doubt exists, a BTI ruling should be sought.
Import requirements and regulations for CNC presses above 10000 kN (846263)
Importing CNC mechanical presses under subheading 846263 into the EU is subject to the Union Customs Code (Regulation (EU) No 952/2013) and the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. Due to their enormous dimensions and weight, presses of this class are typically imported in parts and assembled on site by manufacturer specialists. Each press must bear the CE marking, have an EU declaration of conformity, and include operating instructions in the official language of the destination country. Presses are subject to standards EN ISO 16092-1 and EN ISO 16092-2. Importing presses with such high parameters may be subject to dual-use product regulations (Regulation (EU) 2021/821). Import documentation includes the commercial invoice, detailed technical specification, packing list of individual components, transport documents, and proof of origin. Duty rates and trade measures should be verified in TARIC.
Applications of CNC mechanical presses above 10000 kN (846263)
CNC mechanical presses with force above 10000 kN under subheading 846263 are strategic equipment in the largest stamping shops in the automotive, shipbuilding, and aerospace industries. They serve for stamping large car body panels, aircraft skin elements, ship structural components, and energy infrastructure elements. CNC transfer presses of this class can simultaneously stamp and transport components through multiple processing stations. Tandem presses consist of several pressing units arranged in line. Investment in a press above 10000 kN represents a significant capital expenditure, and transport and installation of such a machine requires careful logistics planning. For customs classification, it is essential to precisely determine the nominal force from manufacturer documentation. When importing a press in parts, all components are classified together as a complete machine. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
Press safety and protective requirements for CN 8462 63
CNC presses above 10000 kN under CN 8462 63 are subject to stringent safety standards due to high pressing forces and crushing risks. Standards EN 692 (mechanical presses) and EN 693 (hydraulic presses) specify requirements for guards, two-hand control systems, light curtains and cycle monitoring. The Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 requires CE marking and risk assessment documentation. Presses exceeding 1000 kN force may be subject to dual-use controls for defence applications.
Frequently asked questions
How to import a CNC press above 10000 kN delivered in parts?
CNC presses with force above 10000 kN are typically imported in parts due to their enormous dimensions and weight. All components of the complete machine are classified together under subheading 846263 as a complete press. The importer should file a customs declaration covering all elements with a packing list and technical specification. On-site assembly is performed by manufacturer specialists. Individual shipments may be cleared under a single authorisation.
Are CNC presses above 10000 kN subject to dual-use product controls?
CNC mechanical presses with very high pressing force may be subject to dual-use product regulations under Regulation (EU) 2021/821. Presses with parameters enabling use in the defence industry may require additional import licences. Importers should verify the dual-use product list and consult with the relevant export control authority.
What safety standards apply to CNC presses above 10000 kN?
CNC mechanical presses above 10000 kN must comply with Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 and bear CE marking. Applicable standards include EN ISO 16092-1 and EN ISO 16092-2. Due to the enormous forces and dimensions, extensive safety systems are required including light curtains, laser scanners, clutch and brake monitoring systems, and access control systems for hazardous zones.
Are hydraulic presses (8462 63) subject to the Pressure Equipment Directive?
The hydraulic system of a press under CN 8462 63 may be subject to the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU if working pressure exceeds 0.5 bar and categorisation criteria are met.
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