Rotary Copper Converter from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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