Large Cast Steel Work Roll for Hot Strip Mill

A massive cast steel roll weighing over 7 tons used in hot strip rolling mills to shape steel slabs into thinner strips. It falls under HTS 8455.30.0055 due to its cast steel construction and weight exceeding 6,803.9 kg, classified as a roll for metal-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 forged steel construction

Forged steel rolls are classified separately from cast steel rolls within the same rolls for rolling mills heading.

7326.90.86Higher: 37.9% vs 35%

If imported as unfinished castings

Unfinished metal castings not specifically for rolling mills fall under other articles of iron or steel.

8483.50.90Higher: 37.8% vs 35%

If considered a flywheel or pulley component

Rolls with additional pulley functions may be classified as transmission shafts and pulleys.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify exact weight and material certification to confirm classification under the 'exceeding 6,803.9 kg' subheading

Provide mill test reports proving cast steel composition to avoid reclassification as forged steel

Ensure proper hazardous material declarations if residual oils from manufacturing are present