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Cast Steel Intermediate Roll for Tandem Mill

Heavy intermediate roll made of cast steel, weighing more than 7 tons, used in multi-stand tandem rolling mills for continuous strip reduction. Falls under HTS 8455.30.0055 for large cast steel rolling mill rolls.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+40.0%40%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+15.0%15%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+15.0%15%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

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

8455.30.00Same rate: 40%

If cast iron rather than steel

Different base metal composition (iron vs steel) changes the material-specific subheading.

8480.20.00.00Higher: 40.9% vs 40%

If incorporates mold cavity features

Rolls with molding functions are classified as molding boxes rather than rolling mill rolls.

8456.30Lower: 14.9% vs 40%

If for tool holder rolls in machine tools

Machine tool working rolls have separate classification from metal rolling mill equipment.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide roll pass design documentation proving specific rolling mill application

• Include non-destructive testing reports (ultrasonic, magnetic particle) as required for quality assurance

• Monitor HTS updates as statistical suffixes may change with trade remedy actions