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Refractory-Lined Ladles for Non-Ferrous Alloys from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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