Graphite-Lined Steel Ingot Mold from Canada
An ingot mold with graphite lining for improved heat transfer and reduced sticking during steel solidification in primary steelmaking. Classified under HTS 8454.20.0010 due to its specific design for casting steel ingots in metallurgical processes.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include technical specs on graphite composition and steel ingot compatibility to support 8454 classification
• Ensure labeling distinguishes from general casting molds to prevent misclassification