Ingot molds and ladles
Converters, ladles, ingot molds and casting machines, of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries, and parts thereof: > Ingot molds and ladles
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 8454.20.00
Steel Ingot Molds for Continuous Casting
Heavy-duty steel molds designed for forming metal ingots during continuous casting processes in steel mills. These molds are chilled on the exterior to solidify molten steel rapidly and are essential in metallurgy for producing high-quality ingots. Classified under HTS 8454.20.00 as ingot molds used specifically in metallurgical casting operations.
Graphite Ingot Molds for Aluminum Casting
High-purity graphite molds used in aluminum foundries to cast ingots from molten metal, offering excellent thermal resistance and non-wetting properties. These are precision-machined for specific ingot shapes in secondary aluminum production. Falls under HTS 8454.20.00 due to their role as ingot molds in metal foundries.
Copper Ingot Molds for Electrolytic Refining
Cast copper molds tailored for producing starter sheets or anodes in copper electrolytic refining plants, used in metallurgical processes to shape molten copper. They feature precise geometry for optimal cathode production. HTS 8454.20.00 applies as ingot molds in metallurgy.
Cast Iron Ladles for Steel Foundry Pouring
Large-capacity cast iron ladles used to transport and pour molten steel into ingot molds in steel foundries, featuring lip-pouring designs for precision. Built for high-temperature metallurgy operations. Classified in HTS 8454.20.00 as ladles for metal foundries.
Refractory-Lined Ladles for Non-Ferrous Alloys
Ladles with alumina-silicate refractory linings for handling molten non-ferrous alloys like zinc or brass in foundry operations, preventing contamination. Used in metallurgy for precise pouring into molds. HTS 8454.20.00 covers these as foundry ladles.
Chill Ingot Molds for Iron Foundries
Water-cooled chill molds made of cast iron for rapid solidification of pig iron ingots in blast furnace foundries, promoting fine grain structure. Critical for metallurgical quality control. Under HTS 8454.20.00 as ingot molds.
Bottom-Pouring Ladles for Large Steel Ingots
Specialized bottom-pouring ladles for filling large steel ingot molds from below, reducing inclusions in high-grade steel production. Used in heavy metallurgy plants. HTS 8454.20.00 for foundry ladles.
Silicon Ingot Molds for Semiconductor Production
Quartz or graphite molds for growing silicon ingots via Czochralski process in semiconductor wafer manufacturing, aligning with statistical notes for crystal growth. Used in metallurgy-like polysilicon casting. Fits HTS 8454.20.00 as ingot molds.
Pig Iron Ingot Molds
Heavy cast iron molds arranged in sow and pig configurations for blast furnace pig iron casting in foundries. Promotes efficient cooling for pig iron transport. HTS 8454.20.00 for ingot molds in metallurgy.
Tilting Ladles for Bronze Foundries
Mechanically tilting ladles for precise pouring of molten bronze into ingot molds in art and industrial foundries. Features geared tilt for control. Under HTS 8454.20.00 as foundry ladles.
Monocrystalline Silicon Boule Molds
Precision molds for float-zone silicon boule growth in semiconductor metallurgy, per statistical notes. HTS 8454.20.00 applies.
Gallium Arsenide Ingot Molds
Specialized molds for GaAs ingot casting in compound semiconductor production. HTS 8454.20.00.
Steel Billet Casting Ladles
Ladles for molten steel transfer to billet molds. HTS 8454.20.00.
Aluminum Sow Molds
Molds for large aluminum sows in secondary smelters. HTS 8454.20.00.
Induction Furnace Transfer Ladles
Ladles for molten metal from induction furnaces to ingot molds. HTS 8454.20.00.