Tilting Ladle for Steel Mill from Japan
A hydraulic tilting ladle used in steel mills to precisely pour molten steel into molds or converters. Constructed from heavy-duty steel with high-temperature refractory bricks for durability. Falls under HTS 8454.20.00.80 due to its specialized role in metallurgical pouring processes.
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
• Provide engineering drawings showing tilting mechanism and capacity (>500kg) to prove metallurgy-specific use
• Ensure labeling indicates 'for molten metal only' to prevent reclassification as general material handling equipment
• Obtain pre-shipment inspection for refractory integrity to comply with safety import standards