Cast Iron Guide Rolls for Rolling Mills from Japan
Chilled cast iron rolls used as guide rolls to align and edge-control metal strips entering work roll stands in rolling mills. Falls under HTS 8455.30.00 as rolls for rolling mills. These provide precise lateral guidance without imparting finish.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Specify 'guide rolls' vs 'work rolls' in documentation with groove pattern diagrams
• Include foundry test certificates showing chilled iron microstructure
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as plain castings without rolling mill context