Bottom-Pouring Steel Ingot Mold

Ingot mold equipped for bottom-pouring technique to minimize inclusions in high-quality steel ingots for alloy production. Falls under HTS 8454.20.0010 for its role in steel metallurgy casting operations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8454.10.00Same rate: 35%

If designed as a converter rather than a static mold

Converters for metallurgy are separate from ingot molds in 8454.10.

6902.20Lower: 10% vs 35%

If imported as loose refractory bricks for mold lining

Refractory bricks for furnace linings are in Chapter 69, not assembled molds.

8454.20.00Same rate: 35%

If for non-ferrous bottom-pouring applications

Suffixes specify metal type, shifting non-steel to other provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document pouring mechanism details to distinguish from top-pouring general molds

Certify for extreme temperatures (over 1500°C) typical of steel processing