Forged Steel Work Roll for Hot Strip Mill from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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