Cold Chamber Die Casting Machine from China
Cold chamber die casting machines pour molten metal, such as aluminum or copper, from an external ladle into a shot chamber before high-pressure injection into the die. Classified in HTS 8454.30.00.10 for its role in metallurgical foundry operations producing complex automotive and appliance components. Suited for higher-melting-point alloys.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Document alloy compatibility and pressure ratings; common pitfall is mislabeling as injection molding equipment (HTS 8477)
• Submit technical drawings for CBP review