HTS 8454.20.00.60: US import duty from China
Converters, ladles, ingot molds and casting machines, of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries, and parts thereof, Ingot molds and ladles, Ingot molds, Other. Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.
Duty rate & fees
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 0% |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | 25% |
| Total duty (on customs value) | 25% |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | 0.3464% (min $33.58, max $651.50) |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), ocean | 0.125% |
Worked example: $10,000 shipment
| Customs value | $10,000.00 |
| Base duty (MFN) | $0.00 |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | $2,500.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee | $12.50 |
| Total landed cost | $12,547.14 |
Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →
FAQ
What is the import duty on HTS 8454.20.00.60 from China?
Goods classified under HTS 8454.20.00.60 (Converters, ladles, ingot molds and casting machines, of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries, and parts thereof, Ingot molds and ladles, Ingot molds, Other) have a duty of 25% of the customs value on the China to US lane (base rate plus any Section 301 tariff), plus the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $33.58, max $651.50) and, for ocean shipments, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%).
What does HTS code 8454.20.00.60 cover?
Converters, ladles, ingot molds and casting machines, of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries, and parts thereof, Ingot molds and ladles, Ingot molds, Other. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.
How much does it cost to import HTS 8454.20.00.60 from China?
On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $12,547, about 25.5% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.
Related codes in heading 8454
- 8454.10.00.00Converters, ladles, ingot molds and casting machines, of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries, and parts thereof, Converters
- 8454.20.00.10Converters, ladles, ingot molds and casting machines, of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries, and parts thereof, Ingot molds and ladles, Ingot molds, For steel ingots
- 8454.20.00.80Converters, ladles, ingot molds and casting machines, of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries, and parts thereof, Ingot molds and ladles, Ladles
- 8454.30.00.10Converters, ladles, ingot molds and casting machines, of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries, and parts thereof, Casting machines, Die casting machines
- 8454.30.00.90Converters, ladles, ingot molds and casting machines, of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries, and parts thereof, Casting machines, Other
- 8454.90.00.30Converters, ladles, ingot molds and casting machines, of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries, and parts thereof, Parts, Of casting machines, Of die casting machines
- 8454.90.00.60Converters, ladles, ingot molds and casting machines, of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries, and parts thereof, Parts, Of casting machines, Other
- 8454.90.00.70Converters, ladles, ingot molds and casting machines, of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries, and parts thereof, Parts, Of ingot molds
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Estimates for planning only. Final classification and duty are determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at entry. Rates from USITC HTSUS 2026-06-15-cn-us. The IEEPA reciprocal tariff was struck down (SCOTUS, 2026-02-20) and is excluded. Not legal or customs-broker advice.