Forged Alloy Steel Mill Grinding Balls

Although primarily cast, certain alloy steel balls are forged then heat-treated for superior toughness in overflow ball mills. However, if truly cast, they align with HTS 7325.91.00.00 as grinding articles for mills. Used extensively in cement and power plant pulverizers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.9%+35.0%37.9%
🇲🇽Mexico2.9%+10.0%12.9%
🇨🇦Canada2.9%+10.0%12.9%
🇩🇪Germany2.9%+10.0%12.9%
🇯🇵Japan2.9%+10.0%12.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7326.90.86Same rate: 37.9%

If heat-treated after forging

Post-forging processing moves to other articles of iron/steel,8688 for fabricated metal products.

7325.10.00Lower: 35% vs 37.9%

If supplied with cast iron grates/skids

Grinding sets with additional cast components like discharge grates classify under cast reservoirs/tanks.

6909.19.50Higher: 39% vs 37.9%

If ceramic-coated for wear protection

Ceramic composite grinding media shifts to Chapter 69 ceramic articles for mills.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Request casting process documentation; forged items risk reclassification—ensure foundry certificates specify cast method

Comply with country-of-origin rules; many originate from China/India—check AD/CVD orders for steel articles

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