Horizontal Centrifugal Mold for Ductile Iron Pipes from Germany
Horizontal rotating mold used in centrifugal casting to produce ductile iron pipes up to 24 inches in diameter. The mold's water-cooled copper or steel construction ensures uniform wall thickness and rapid solidification. Falls under HTS 8480.49.0010 due to its specific design for ductile iron pipe centrifugal casting.
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
• Include machine compatibility specs showing centrifugal rotation speed (typically 300-500 RPM) for proper classification
• Label molds clearly with 'ductile iron pipe centrifugal casting' to prevent customs misclassification
• Obtain manufacturer's declaration confirming exclusion from ingot molds or rubber/plastic categories