Aluminum Weldment Housing for Cold Rolling Mill

A fabricated aluminum weldment serving as the housing for bearings and rollers in a cold rolling mill, weighing 32 tons. Classified under HTS 8455.90.40.00 as a weldment under 90 tons specifically for 8455 metal-rolling mill machines.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7616.99.51Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

If generic aluminum fabrication without rolling mill machining

Other aluminum fabrications not parts of 8455 machines go to Chapter 76 as articles of aluminum.

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 35%

If for use in industrial machinery other than metal-rolling mills

Parts for unspecified industrial machines classify under 8479 rather than specific 8455 rolling mill parts.

8455.90.80Same rate: 35%

If weighing over 90 tons or consisting of multiple joined sections

Larger or assembled weldments exceeding weight limits move to other parts provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include weld procedure specifications (WPS) and NDT test reports to prove structural integrity for rolling mill applications

Label clearly as 'weldment for rolling mill of HTS 8455' to prevent misclassification as general fabricated metal products

Check for anti-dumping duties on aluminum products from certain origins before importing