Refractory-Lined Ladles for Non-Ferrous Alloys from China
Ladles with alumina-silicate refractory linings for handling molten non-ferrous alloys like zinc or brass in foundry operations, preventing contamination. Used in metallurgy for precise pouring into molds. HTS 8454.20.00 covers these as foundry ladles.
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
• Document refractory material specs to differentiate from plain metal ladles
• Ensure importer has foundry end-use verification for duty preference claims
• Test for hazardous material linings per DOT regs during ocean freight