8454.10.00.00 - Converters 🖩

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Field	Value
Unit of Quantity	No.
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)	Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)	N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty	35%
Quota Quantity	N/A
Additional Duties	N/A

About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

HTS Code 8454.10.00.00 specifically covers "Converters" used in metallurgical processes or metal foundries. These devices are primarily designed for the conversion of molten metal from one form or composition to another, typically involving the refining, oxidation, or blowing of molten iron or steel. Examples include Bessemer converters and similar vessels where a blast of air or oxygen is introduced to purify the molten metal.

This classification distinguishes converters from other machinery within heading 8454, such as ingot molds and ladles (8454.20.00), which are used for containing and transporting molten metal but do not perform a transformative chemical conversion. Similarly, casting machines (8454.30.00) are designed for shaping molten metal into finished or semi-finished forms, rather than for its chemical alteration. Parts for all these machines are classified under 8454.90.00.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 8454.10.00.00 hinges on the specific function of the machine in chemically altering molten metal through processes like oxidation or refining, as opposed to mere containment, transport, or shaping.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 8454.10.00.00?

HTS code 8454.10.00.00 covers Converters under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 84: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof.

›What products are classified under 8454.10.00.00?

This classification covers Converters. It is a subcategory of Converters, ladles, ingot molds and casting machines, of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries, and parts thereof: (8454).

›What is the import duty rate for 8454.10.00.00?

The general rate of duty for HTS 8454.10.00.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 35%.

›What unit of quantity is used for 8454.10.00.00?

Imports under HTS 8454.10.00.00 are measured in No..

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