Horizontal Centrifugal Mold for Ductile Iron Pipes from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.1%
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
• 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