Cast Steel Work Roll for Hot Strip Mill

A cast steel roll weighing 4,500 kg used in hot strip rolling mills to shape steel slabs into sheets by direct contact with the metal. Classified under HTS 8455.30.0045 due to its cast steel construction and weight between 2,268 kg and 6,803.9 kg, specifically as a roll for rolling mills.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8455.30.00Same rate: 35%

If weight under 2,268 kg

Rolls lighter than 2,268 kg fall into the prior statistical suffix within the same cast steel rolls heading.

7326.90.86Higher: 37.9% vs 35%

If not specifically for rolling mills

General steel articles of alloy steel not dedicated to rolling mill use are classified under other steel articles.

8455.90.80.00Same rate: 35%

If imported as complete rolling mill machine

If supplied as assembled part of a full metal-rolling mill rather than individual roll.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify exact weight certification from manufacturer to confirm subheading 8455.30.0045 eligibility

Ensure material composition documentation proves cast steel per Chapter 84 notes, avoiding misclassification as forged

Obtain end-user statements if rolls are for semiconductor wafer processing to check for duty exemptions