Steel Frame Casting for Hot Rolling Mill from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• 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