Lip-Pouring Ladle for Non-Ferrous Metals from China
Specialized ladle with lip spout for pouring molten aluminum or copper alloys in non-ferrous foundries. Features graphite or silicon carbide lining for corrosion resistance. Classified in HTS 8454.20.00.80 for ladles used in metal foundry metallurgy.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.0325%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)
Import Tips
• Include specs for non-ferrous compatibility (e.g
• SiC lining) in commercial invoice
• Confirm no food-grade certification which could trigger food equipment classification
• Watch for aluminum content declarations affecting Section 232 tariffs