Chill Ingot Molds for Iron Foundries from Japan
Water-cooled chill molds made of cast iron for rapid solidification of pig iron ingots in blast furnace foundries, promoting fine grain structure. Critical for metallurgical quality control. Under HTS 8454.20.00 as ingot molds.
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
• Include cooling channel diagrams to prove chill mold design
• Declare exact ingot size compatibility for foundry verification
• Budget for potential steel safeguard duties on cast iron imports