Forged Steel Work Roll for Hot Strip Mill from China
A heavy-duty forged steel roll weighing over 7 tons used in hot strip rolling mills to shape steel slabs into sheets. It falls under HTS 8455.30.0085 due to its weight exceeding 6,803.9 kg and specific design as a roll for metal-rolling mills. These rolls endure extreme temperatures and pressures during steel production.
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 roll dimensions and material certifications to confirm classification under 8455.30.0085; obtain mill test reports for steel composition
• Ensure proper hazardous material declarations if residual oils present
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as machinery parts under 8483