8454.20.00.60 - Other
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No., kg |
| General Rate of Duty | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 35% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 8454.20.00.60, encompasses "Other" ingot molds used in metallurgy or metal foundries. These molds are essential components in the casting process, designed to receive molten metal and solidify it into specific shapes, typically ingots. Their function is to contain the molten metal during the cooling and solidification phase, thereby producing standardized metal shapes for further processing.
Distinguishing this subcategory from its sibling, 8454.20.00.10 ("For steel ingots"), is crucial. While the sibling specifically addresses molds designed for the production of steel ingots, this "Other" category covers ingot molds intended for metals *other than* steel. This includes, but is not limited to, molds for non-ferrous metals such as aluminum, copper, zinc, and their alloys, as well as precious metals. The primary classification criterion here is the type of metal for which the ingot mold is designed.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, the focus for classification under 8454.20.00.60 rests on accurately identifying ingot molds that are not specifically designated for steel production, based on their intended use and the types of metals they are engineered to cast.