Chapter 8454 — Customs Tariff Headings

8454.20.00Ingot moulds and ladles

8454.30.00Casting machines

8454.90.00Parts

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Products classified under Tariff item 84.54

Argonne Argon Oxygen Decarburization Converter

> An Argonne Argon Oxygen Decarburization (AOD) converter is a refractory-lined vessel used in stainless steel refining. It reduces carbon content by blowing argon and oxygen through the molten metal while minimizing chromium loss. This converter is essential in metallurgy and metal foundries, falling under tariff item 8454.10.00 as a converter.

Basic Oxygen Furnace Converter Vessel

> A Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF) converter vessel is the primary reaction vessel in BOF steelmaking, where high-purity oxygen is lanced into molten pig iron to produce steel. It is a core metallurgical converter used in foundry operations. This product is classified under tariff item 8454.10.00 as a converter.

Bessemer Steel Converter

> A Bessemer steel converter is a large pear-shaped vessel used to convert pig iron into steel by blowing air through the molten metal to oxidize impurities. It is a classic converter designed for metal refining in foundries. This product falls under tariff item 8454.10.00 as a converter.

Electric Arc Furnace Ladle Converter

> An Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) ladle converter is a tilting ladle-type converter integrated with electric arc furnaces for refining molten steel through vacuum oxygen decarburization. It is used in metal foundries for steel refining. This product qualifies under tariff item 8454.10.00 as a converter.

Piercing Converter for Seamless Pipe Production

> A piercing converter for seamless pipe production is a high-pressure converter that pierces solid steel billets into hollow shells for seamless pipe manufacturing. It is used in metallurgical plants for metal converting. This product falls under tariff item 8454.10.00 as a converter.

Rotary Copper Converter

> A rotary copper converter is a horizontal rotating converter used in copper pyrometallurgy to convert copper matte to blister copper via oxygen enrichment. It is a specialized converter for metal foundry processes. This product is classified under tariff item 8454.10.00 as a converter.

Submerged Arc Furnace Converter

> A submerged arc furnace converter is attached to submerged arc furnaces for ferroalloy production through arc smelting and oxygen refining. It is a metallurgical converter used in foundry applications. This product falls under tariff item 8454.10.00 as a converter.

Vacuum Oxygen Decarburization Converter

> A vacuum oxygen decarburization (VOD) converter is a sealed converter operating under vacuum for ultra-low carbon steel production using oxygen injection. It is specialized metallurgical converting equipment. This product is included under tariff item 8454.10.00 as a converter.

Aluminum Sow Molds

Aluminum sow molds are heavy-duty molds used to cast molten aluminum into large 'sow' ingots in secondary smelters. They fall under tariff item 8454.20.00 as ingot moulds used in metallurgy or metal foundries, shaping molten metal into solid forms for further processing.

Bottom-Pouring Ladles for Large Steel Ingots

Bottom-pouring ladles are specialized vessels used to pour molten steel into ingot molds from below, reducing inclusions in high-grade steel production. They are classified under 8454.20.00 as ladles of a kind used in metallurgy or metal foundries, essential for heavy metallurgy plants.

Bottom-Pouring Steel Ingot Mold

Bottom-pouring steel ingot molds are equipped for bottom-pouring technique to minimize inclusions in high-quality steel ingots for alloy production. They are classified under 8454.20.00 as ingot moulds used in metallurgy, playing a role in steel casting operations.

Cast Iron Ladles for Steel Foundry Pouring

Cast iron ladles for steel foundry pouring are large-capacity vessels used to transport and pour molten steel into ingot molds, featuring lip-pouring designs for precision. They fall under 8454.20.00 as ladles used in metallurgy or metal foundries, built for high-temperature operations.

Chill Ingot Molds for Iron Foundries

Chill ingot molds for iron foundries are water-cooled cast iron molds designed for rapid solidification of pig iron ingots in blast furnace foundries, promoting fine grain structure. They are classified under 8454.20.00 as ingot moulds used in metallurgy, critical for quality control.

Copper Ingot Molds for Electrolytic Refining

Copper ingot molds for electrolytic refining are cast copper molds used to shape molten copper into starter sheets or anodes in metallurgical processes. They fall under 8454.20.00 as ingot moulds used in metallurgy, featuring precise geometry for optimal cathode production.

Graphite Ingot Molds for Aluminum Casting

Graphite ingot molds for aluminum casting are high-purity graphite molds used in aluminum foundries to cast ingots from molten metal, offering excellent thermal resistance and non-wetting properties. They are classified under 8454.20.00 as ingot moulds used in metallurgy, precision-machined for specific shapes.

Graphite-Lined Steel Ingot Mold

Graphite-lined steel ingot molds have a graphite lining for improved heat transfer and reduced sticking during steel solidification in primary steelmaking. They fall under 8454.20.00 as ingot moulds used in metallurgy, designed for casting steel ingots.

Induction Furnace Transfer Ladles

Induction furnace transfer ladles are vessels used to transport molten metal from induction furnaces to ingot molds in foundries. They fall under 8454.20.00 as ladles of a kind used in metallurgy or metal foundries, essential for metal transfer operations.

Large Bloom Ingot Mold for Steel Billets

Large bloom ingot molds for steel billets are heavy-duty ingot molds shaped for producing steel blooms, which are precursors to billets in rolling mills. They fall under 8454.20.00 as ingot moulds used in metal foundries, essential for steel ingot production.

Pig Iron Ingot Molds

Pig iron ingot molds are heavy cast iron molds arranged in sow and pig configurations for blast furnace pig iron casting in foundries. They are classified under 8454.20.00 as ingot moulds used in metallurgy, promoting efficient cooling for pig iron transport.

Refractory-Lined Ladles for Non-Ferrous Alloys

Refractory-lined ladles for non-ferrous alloys are ladles with alumina-silicate refractory linings for handling molten non-ferrous alloys like zinc or brass in foundry operations. They fall under 8454.20.00 as ladles used in metallurgy, preventing contamination and ensuring precise pouring.

Steel Billet Casting Ladles

Steel billet casting ladles are vessels used for transferring molten steel to billet molds in steel mills. They are classified under 8454.20.00 as ladles of a kind used in metallurgy or metal foundries, essential for steel billet production.

Steel Ingot Molds for Continuous Casting

Steel ingot molds for continuous casting are heavy-duty steel molds designed for forming metal ingots during continuous casting processes in steel mills. They fall under 8454.20.00 as ingot moulds used in metallurgy, chilled on the exterior to solidify molten steel rapidly.

Tilting Ladles for Bronze Foundries

Tilting ladles for bronze foundries are mechanically tilting ladles for precise pouring of molten bronze into ingot molds in art and industrial foundries. They are classified under 8454.20.00 as ladles used in metallurgy, featuring geared tilt for control.

Buhler Evolution Die Casting Cell

A complete die casting cell integrating hot or cold chamber machines with robotic extractors, designed for producing aluminum structural parts in automotive manufacturing. It performs the casting process under high pressure, a key metallurgical operation. This system is classified under tariff item 8454.30.00 as a casting machine.

Cold Chamber Die Casting Machine

A cold chamber die casting machine that pours molten metal, such as aluminum or copper, from an external ladle into a shot chamber before high-pressure injection into a die. It is essential for producing high-strength metal components in foundries. This machine falls under tariff item 8454.30.00 as a casting machine.

Continuous Casting Machine for Silicon

A continuous casting machine designed to produce silicon ribbon or sheet directly from molten silicon, primarily for photovoltaic semiconductor applications. It operates using metallurgical foundry techniques, solidifying the material into a continuous form. This machine falls under tariff item 8454.30.00 as a casting machine used in metallurgy.

Frech H700 Die Casting Machine

A servo-hydraulic die casting machine with up to 700 tons of clamping force, used for producing magnesium lightweight components in consumer goods. It operates by injecting molten metal into a die under high pressure, a core metallurgical process. This machine is classified under tariff item 8454.30.00 as a casting machine.

High Pressure Die Casting Machine

A high pressure die casting machine that injects molten metal at forces exceeding 1000 bar into steel dies to produce thin-walled, high-strength parts like engine blocks. It is a specialized casting machine used in metallurgy and foundries. This equipment falls under tariff item 8454.30.00.

Hot Chamber Die Casting Machine

A hot chamber die casting machine that holds molten metal, typically zinc or magnesium, in a reservoir where a plunger dips to inject it into the die under pressure. It is designed for high-efficiency casting of small to medium components. This machine is classified under tariff item 8454.30.00 as a casting machine.

Ingot Casting Ladle for Semiconductor Foundries

A specialized ladle used for pouring molten silicon into casting molds in semiconductor metallurgy, equipped with temperature control to maintain material properties. It is an integral part of the foundry casting process, ensuring precise transfer of molten metal. This ladle is classified under tariff item 8454.30.00 as part of casting machines used in metal foundries.

ItalPresse Gauss IP 550 Die Casting Machine

A fully electric die casting machine for aluminum structural components, offering precision and sustainability in foundry operations. It uses electric servos to control the casting process, ensuring high accuracy. This machine falls under tariff item 8454.30.00 as a casting machine.

LK TM Series Magnesium Die Caster

A magnesium die casting machine specialized for producing laptop chassis, featuring vacuum and auto-spray systems for defect-free parts. It is used in electronics manufacturing to cast lightweight alloy components. This machine is classified under tariff item 8454.30.00 as a casting machine.

Silicon Ingot Casting Furnace

A directional solidification furnace used to cast polycrystalline silicon ingots for solar and semiconductor applications. It controls the cooling of molten silicon to form a solid ingot, a process integral to metallurgical casting. This furnace falls under tariff item 8454.30.00 as a casting machine used in metallurgy.

Toshiba DC400 Die Casting Machine

A compact cold chamber die casting machine for aluminum and magnesium alloys, with clamping force up to 400 tons, used in electronics manufacturing. It operates by injecting molten metal into a die under high pressure. This machine falls under tariff item 8454.30.00 as a casting machine.

Vacuum-Assisted Die Casting Machine

A vacuum-assisted die casting machine that evacuates air from the die cavity to reduce porosity in castings, ideal for high-integrity aluminum aerospace parts. It enhances the quality of cast metal components through a controlled casting process. This machine is classified under tariff item 8454.30.00.

Zhongzhu ZZ Series Die Casting Machine

An affordable cold chamber die casting machine for aluminum telecom housings, with forces from 88 to 1250 tons. It is designed for cost-effective foundry solutions in metallurgy, using PLC controls for precision. This machine falls under tariff item 8454.30.00 as a casting machine.

Casting Converter Graphite Crucible Insert

> A graphite crucible insert designed for use in converters during silicon melting in semiconductor metallurgy. It provides high-purity containment to prevent contamination of the molten material during casting processes. As a component of a converter used in metallurgy, it is classified as a part under tariff item 8454.90.00.

Cold Chamber Die Casting Machine Injector Piston

> A piston that injects molten metal into the die of cold chamber die casting machines, handling non-ferrous alloys like aluminum at high velocities. It is engineered for durability in high-pressure metallurgy applications. As a part of a casting machine, it is classified under tariff item 8454.90.00.

Crystal Boule Casting Ladle Assembly

> A modular ladle assembly used in ingot casting machines for semiconductor metallurgy, specifically handling molten polysilicon for boule formation. It is designed for use in metal foundries to produce wafer precursors. As a part of a ladle used in metallurgy, it falls under tariff item 8454.90.00.

Czochralski Crystal Puller Ingot Mold

> A precision ingot mold designed for Czochralski crystal growers used in semiconductor wafer production from high-purity silicon. It shapes the monocrystalline boule during the pulling process in metallurgical crystal growth. As a part of an ingot mold used in metallurgy, it is classified under tariff item 8454.90.00.

Die Casting Machine Cooling Line Manifold

> Manifolds distribute coolant through die casting machine platens to control metal solidification rates. They are corrosion-resistant for water/glycol in foundries. As a part of a casting machine, they fall under tariff item 8454.90.00.

Die Casting Machine Die Clamp

> Heavy-duty clamps secure dies during high-pressure casting cycles in die casting machines. They are heat-treated for repeated metallurgy operations with aluminum and zinc. As a part of a casting machine, they are classified under tariff item 8454.90.00.

Die Casting Machine Gooseneck Assembly

> The gooseneck assembly channels molten metal from the hot chamber to the die in hot chamber die casting machines. It is made from high-temperature refractory materials for zinc and magnesium alloys. As a part of a casting machine, it falls under tariff item 8454.90.00.

Die Casting Machine Hydraulic Cylinder

> Hydraulic cylinders drive the injection and clamping mechanisms in die casting machines for precise force application. They are sealed for molten metal environments in ferrous and non-ferrous foundries. As a part of a casting machine, they are classified under tariff item 8454.90.00.

Float Zone Crystal Grower Ladle Liner

> A replaceable liner for ladles in float zone semiconductor crystal growing furnaces, used in metal foundry processes for purifying silicon rods. It withstands high temperatures during zone melting in metallurgy. As a part of a ladle used in metallurgy, it falls under tariff item 8454.90.00.

Ingot Mold Cooling Jacket

> A water-cooled jacket surrounding ingot molds in semiconductor casting machines for controlled crystallization rates. It is used in metal foundries to ensure uniform silicon boule quality. As a part of an ingot mold used in metallurgy, it is classified under tariff item 8454.90.00.

Metallurgical Casting Machine Refractory Lid

> A refractory lid for converters and ladles in silicon casting machines for semiconductor foundries. It maintains thermal containment during molten metal handling in metallurgy. As a part of a converter or ladle, it falls under tariff item 8454.90.00.

Semiconductor Ladle Tilt Mechanism

> A hydraulic tilt mechanism part for ladles in metallurgical casting machines producing silicon ingots for wafers. It enables precise pouring control in foundries. As a part of a ladle used in metallurgy, it is classified under tariff item 8454.90.00.

Semiconductor Wafer Casting Converter Nozzle

> A high-precision nozzle for converters in silicon casting machines used in metallurgy for semiconductor wafer production. It controls molten silicon flow during ingot formation in foundries. As a part of a converter, it falls under tariff item 8454.90.00.

Silicon Foundary Ladle Pour Lip

> A replaceable pour lip for ladles in silicon casting machines, ensuring clean flow for semiconductor ingot molds. It is a critical wear part in metallurgical foundries. As a part of a ladle used in metallurgy, it is classified under tariff item 8454.90.00.