Gray Iron Backup Roll for Hot Strip Mill
Heavy-duty gray iron backup roll providing structural support to work rolls in hot strip rolling mills for steel production. Falls under HTS 8455.30.00.05 as gray iron rolls for rolling mills, limited to units not exceeding 2,268 kg.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If weight exceeds 2,268 kg
Statistical suffix changes for heavier gray iron rolls in the same rolls category.
If for non-rolling mill grill, cast iron
Gray iron products for cooking or grills classified under iron and steel articles.
If parts of other rolling-type machinery
If specified for non-metal rolling mills like paper or textile machinery.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document roll diameter, barrel length, and neck dimensions to prove rolling mill specifications
• Ensure no steel inserts or hybrid construction that could trigger alternative classification
• Use ISPM-15 compliant wooden cradles for shipping heavy rolls to prevent quarantine issues
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