Forged Steel Work Rolls for Hot Rolling Mills from China

These are precision-forged steel rolls used as the primary contact rolls in hot strip rolling mills to shape metal slabs into sheets. They fall under HTS 8455.90.80.00 as other parts of metal-rolling mills, specifically work rolls thereof, designed for high-temperature deformation of metals.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

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
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]

Import Tips

Verify roll specifications match mill type (hot/cold) for correct classification; misclassification as general machinery parts is common

Provide detailed engineering drawings and material certifications (e.g

steel alloy composition) to customs for valuation

Ensure compliance with API or ISO standards for industrial rolls to avoid delays in heavy machinery imports