Copper Ingot Mold Cooling Jacket from China
Water-cooled copper jacket assembly that encases ingot molds to control solidification rates in aluminum foundries. It qualifies for HTS 8454.90.00.70 as a specialized thermal management part of ingot molds in metallurgical casting.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Submit cooling system schematics showing integration with ingot molds to substantiate classification
• Comply with pressure vessel certifications if applicable, as customs may require safety docs for import
• Avoid pitfalls by declaring copper content accurately to prevent undervaluation claims