Piercing Converter for Seamless Pipe Production from Germany
A high-pressure converter that pierces solid steel billets into hollow shells for seamless pipe manufacturing in metallurgical plants. Falls under HTS 8454.10.00.00 for metal converting in foundries.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Mandrel mill integration docs prove converting function over rolling
• Structural steel end-use certification aids duty preference claims