8454.20.00.80 - Ladles 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| 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 |
Overview
This HTS category, 8454.20.00.80, specifically covers "Ladles." Ladles, in the context of metallurgy and metal foundries, are specialized vessels designed for transferring molten metal. They are typically equipped with a handle or trunnions to facilitate pouring, and are constructed from materials capable of withstanding high temperatures, such as refractory linings and metal exteriors. Their primary function is to transport molten metal from melting furnaces or holding furnaces to casting molds or other processing areas.
This classification is distinct from its sibling category, "Ingot molds" (8454.20.00.40). While both are used in metallurgical casting processes, ingot molds are designed to *contain* the molten metal and allow it to solidify into a specific shape (an ingot), whereas ladles are solely for the *transportation* of the molten metal. Ladles are auxiliary equipment used in conjunction with ingot molds or other casting machinery.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. The scope of 8454.20.00.80 is therefore precisely defined as ladles used in metallurgy and metal foundries, encompassing all variations of such pouring vessels regardless of specific design features, so long as their primary purpose aligns with the transfer of molten metal in these industrial contexts.