Cast Iron Ladles for Steel Foundry Pouring from China
Large-capacity cast iron ladles used to transport and pour molten steel into ingot molds in steel foundries, featuring lip-pouring designs for precision. Built for high-temperature metallurgy operations. Classified in HTS 8454.20.00 as ladles for metal foundries.
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
• Certify capacity over 500kg and refractory lining to confirm foundry ladle status
• Avoid misdeclaration as general cast iron under 7325 by specifying metallurgical use
• Inspect for safety certifications like ASME for high-temp vessel compliance