Steel Pouring Ladle for Foundry from China
A large-capacity steel ladle designed for transporting and pouring molten metal in iron and steel foundries. It features reinforced handles and a refractory-lined interior to withstand high temperatures during metal casting operations. Classified under HTS 8454.20.00.80 as a ladle specifically used in metallurgy for handling molten metal.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the ladle is designed exclusively for molten metal handling with refractory lining documentation to confirm HTS 8454 classification
• Include foundry usage certificates and material specs in import docs to avoid misclassification as general machinery
• Check for anti-dumping duties on steel components from specific countries like China