Steel Welded Side Frame for Plate Rolling Mill

Welded steel side frame assembly for heavy plate rolling mills, weighing 52 tons, providing lateral support for work rolls. Falls under HTS 8455.90.40.00 as a sub-90 ton weldment dedicated to 8455 rolling machines.

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.

7308.90.95Same rate: 35%

If sold as generic structural steel fabrication

Steel structures not specifically for 8455 machines classify as other steel structures in Chapter 73.

8466.94Lower: 14.7% vs 35%

If parts for metalworking machine tools rather than rolling mills

Rolling equipment for precision machining vs. bulk metal reduction changes to Chapter 84 tool parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use dimensional inspection reports matching OEM rolling mill blueprints for binding ruling requests

Separate individual weldments in shipping manifests to document individual weights under 90 tons

Beware of reclassification if frames have generic mounting holes applicable to multiple machine types