Vacuum Oxygen Decarburization Converter from Japan
A sealed converter operating under vacuum for ultra-low carbon steel production using oxygen injection. It is included under HTS 8454.10.00.00 as specialized metallurgical converting equipment.
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
• Vacuum chamber pressure ratings must be certified for classification confirmation
• Avoid pitfall of classifying vacuum pumps separately; integral systems stay under converter
• HTS advance ruling recommended for hybrid VOD/ladle metallurgy units