Steel Frame Casting for Hot Rolling Mill

A large steel casting forming the main frame of a hot rolling mill stand, weighing 45 tons, designed to withstand extreme pressures during metal deformation. It falls under HTS 8455.90.40.00 as a casting for machines of heading 8455, specifically for metal-rolling mills, and weighs less than 90 tons individually.

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.

7326.90.86Higher: 37.9% vs 35%

If not specifically designed or machined for 8455 rolling mills

Unfinished steel castings not dedicated to rolling mill machines classify as other steel articles in Chapter 73.

8485.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If imported as part of a complete rolling mill machine assembly

Machines and their parts held together for transport may classify under 8485 as machinery not elsewhere specified.

8455.90Same rate: 35%

If the individual casting or weldment exceeds 90 tons

Heavier castings for the same 8455 machines fall into the separate subheading for items over 90 tons.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the casting weighs less than 90 tons individually via certified weight certificates to avoid reclassification to other subheadings

Provide detailed engineering drawings and mill specifications to confirm use exclusively for 8455 machines during customs review

Ensure material composition documentation (e.g

steel alloy specs) to distinguish from unfinished castings under Chapter 73