Replaceable Liner Mold Segments for Ductile Iron Pipe Casting from Japan
Segmented replaceable liners for centrifugal casting molds, made from wear-resistant nickel-copper alloys for ductile iron pipe production. Each segment forms part of the rotating mold cavity. Classified in HTS 8480.49.0010 as essential components of ductile iron pipe centrifugal molds.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Invoice as 'mold segments' with full assembly diagrams showing centrifugal pipe casting application
• Certify material composition (e.g
• 88% Cu, 10% Ni) to distinguish from general steel articles
• Watch for minimum value thresholds that might trigger informal entry requirements