Spherical Graphite Iron Backup Rolls

Nodular (ductile) cast iron backup rolls with excellent toughness for high-tonnage rolling mills. HTS 8455.30.00 covers these rolling mill rolls. Superior to grey iron for fatigue resistance.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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7326.90.86Higher: 37.9% vs 35%

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Material certs must show nodular graphite structure per ASTM A536

โ€ข Declare as 'ductile iron' not 'cast iron' for accurate duty

โ€ข Include ultrasonic testing reports for internal soundness

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