Cast Iron Base Casting for Tandem Rolling Mill Stand from China
Heavy cast iron base casting for supporting tandem rolling mill stands in steel production, individual weight 28 tons. Meets HTS 8455.90.40.00 criteria as a casting under 90 tons for 8455 heading machines used in metal rolling.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Import Tips
• Obtain foundry test certificates confirming cast iron composition and defect-free pouring for customs valuation
• Document end-use contract with rolling mill manufacturer to substantiate 8455-specific classification
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'scrap metal castings' which triggers different Chapter 73 rates