Refractory-Lined Ingot Ladle from Japan
Heavy-duty ladle with alumina refractory lining for transferring molten iron to ingot molds in foundries. Capacity typically 10-50 tons, built for extreme heat resistance in metal casting. HTS 8454.20.00.80 applies to such ladles used solely in metallurgical foundry operations.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit refractory material composition analysis (e.g
• >70% alumina) to support classification
• Avoid common pitfall of importing without end-user declaration specifying foundry metallurgy use
• Budget for potential steel tariffs on structural components based on country of melt and pour