Steel Ingot Molds for Continuous Casting from Japan
Heavy-duty steel molds designed for forming metal ingots during continuous casting processes in steel mills. These molds are chilled on the exterior to solidify molten steel rapidly and are essential in metallurgy for producing high-quality ingots. Classified under HTS 8454.20.00 as ingot molds used specifically in metallurgical casting operations.
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
• Verify mold dimensions and material composition in documentation to confirm classification under 8454.20.00 and avoid reclassification as parts
• Obtain certificates proving use in metallurgical foundries; general steel products may shift to Chapter 73
• Check for anti-dumping duties on steel molds from specific countries like China or India