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Heavy Steel Weldment for Rolling Mill Catenary

Welded steel structure for the catenary (loop) section in continuous rolling mills, 67 tons, supporting strip tension control. HTS 8455.90.40.00 applies to this sub-90 ton weldment for 8455 machines.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+40.0%40%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+15.0%15%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+15.0%15%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

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

7308.40.00.00Higher: 75% vs 40%

If imported as equipment for steel plant buildings

Structural steel for factories vs. specific rolling machines changes classification.

8479.10.00Lower: 37.5% vs 40%

If parts for continuous casting machines preceding rolling

Casting vs. rolling process equipment has different Chapter 84 headings.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide stress analysis reports demonstrating design for rolling mill dynamic loads

• Ship with protective coatings documented to preserve weldment integrity during ocean transport

• Avoid bundling multiple weldments that could exceed 90-ton individual limit