Forged Steel Work Rolls for Hot Rolling Mills from Germany
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 — Germany → 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
• 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