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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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