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U.S. imports of casting machines for metallurgy or metal foundries (HS 845430) totaled $3.5M in July 2026, traded with 20 countries.
Importers of Casting Machines for Metallurgy or Metal Foundries paid $499K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $3.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Casting Machines for Metallurgy or Metal Foundries imports of $3.5M in July 2026 ran 66% below the year-to-date monthly average of $10.3M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataDie casting machines (8454300010) and other casting machines (8454300090) serve distinct segments of the metalworking industry: die casting is used for high-volume, precision non-ferrous parts (automotive components, consumer electronics housings), while other casting methods serve steel, iron, and specialty alloy applications. Austria and Japan lead US imports of this equipment — both countries host globally recognized casting machinery manufacturers — with Finland and the United Kingdom also notable sources. The absence of China among the top suppliers reflects the precision engineering demands of this category.
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25 shipments/mo
The US schedule separates die casting machines (8454300010) — which inject molten metal under high pressure into a reusable metal die — from all other casting machines (8454300090), which include continuous casting, centrifugal casting, and investment casting equipment. The classification turns on the casting method, so importers should include technical specifications describing the injection mechanism and die type in their entry documentation.
Die casting machines are heavily used by automotive parts suppliers, consumer electronics manufacturers, and aerospace component producers who need high-volume, tight-tolerance non-ferrous castings. Other casting machines serve steel mills, iron foundries, and specialty alloy producers. The capital-intensive nature of this equipment means procurement decisions often involve long lead times, installation planning, and after-sales service agreements with the foreign manufacturer.
Subheading 2 of 4 in heading 8454
Subheading 845430 · $3.5M of $38.6M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$3.5MYoY · Pro
Exports
$1.7MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8454300010 | Die Casting Machines | $2.8M | 12.22% | 88.95% | $342K |
| 8454300090 | Casting Machines Except Die Casting | $743K | 21.19% | 100.00% | $157K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8454300090 | Casting Machines Except Die Casting | $1.7M |
| 8454300010 | Die Casting Machines | $15K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Japan and China together supply 83% of it.
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rate provision · imports
8.7% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 14.10%.