U.S. imports of Casting Machines for Metallurgy or Metal Foundries (HS 845430) totaled $9.2M in August 2026, imported from 21 countries.
Importers of Casting Machines for Metallurgy or Metal Foundries paid $1.1M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.67% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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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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 · $9.2M of $41.7M
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Imports
$9.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$889KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $129.1M of Casting Machines for Metallurgy or Metal Foundries and exported $32.8M.
Through August 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 | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8454300090 | Casting Machines Except Die Casting | $7.9M | 10.02% | 100.00% | $789K |
| 8454300010 | Die Casting Machines | $1.4M | 21.21% | 58.66% | $289K |
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 | $848K |
| 8454300010 | Die Casting Machines | $41K |
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 · August 2026
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Malaysia and United Kingdom together supply 84% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
6.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.67% of imports for consumption.