Rotary Copper Converter from Japan
A horizontal rotating converter used in copper pyrometallurgy to convert copper matte to blister copper via oxygen enrichment. Classified in HTS 8454.10.00.00 for metal foundry converting processes.
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
• Document non-ferrous end-use with smelter contracts to distinguish from ferrous steel converters
• Refractory brick import often bundled; declare separately to claim correct Chapter 69 duties
• Comply with CITES if tungsten/molybdenum tuyeres used in high-temp operations