High Pressure Die Casting Machine from Germany
High pressure die casting machines inject molten metal at forces exceeding 1000 bar into steel dies for thin-walled, high-strength parts like engine blocks. Falls under HTS 8454.30.00.10 as specialized casting equipment in metal foundries. Enables rapid cycle times for mass production.
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
• Certify electrical safety standards (CE/UL) for high-voltage systems; avoid pitfalls by distinguishing from gravity casting machines (8454.30.0030)
• Use ISPM-15 compliant pallets