Large Cast Steel Work Roll for Hot Strip Mill from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• 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