Steel Pouring Ladle for Foundry from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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