Forged Steel Work Roll for Hot Strip Mill from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
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
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