Piercing Converter for Seamless Pipe Production from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Mandrel mill integration docs prove converting function over rolling
• Structural steel end-use certification aids duty preference claims