Heavy Steel Weldment for Rolling Mill Catenary from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• 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