Graphite Ingot Molds for Aluminum Casting from China
High-purity graphite molds used in aluminum foundries to cast ingots from molten metal, offering excellent thermal resistance and non-wetting properties. These are precision-machined for specific ingot shapes in secondary aluminum production. Falls under HTS 8454.20.00 due to their role as ingot molds in 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
• Include foundry usage affidavits to distinguish from general graphite products under Chapter 68
• Ensure heat resistance specs are documented, as lower-grade graphite may classify elsewhere
• Comply with REACH or EPA regs for graphite impurities if destined for U.S. aluminum smelters