Precision Machined Centrifugal Mold for Ductile Iron Sewer Pipe from China

CNC-machined centrifugal mold for producing ductile iron sewer and drainage pipes with precise spigot end tolerances. Includes integrated cooling channels for controlled solidification. HTS 8480.49.0010 designation reflects its specialized role in ductile iron pipe centrifugal foundry operations.

Duty Rate — China → United States

38.1%

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
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

Include CAD drawings showing internal contours specific to pipe joint configurations

Specify AWWA C151 compliance for waterworks pipe molds to validate classification

Separate mold from ancillary equipment like sprues or risers on commercial invoice