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U.S. exports of converters used in metallurgy or metal foundries (HS 845410) totaled $149K in July 2026.
Converters Used in Metallurgy or Metal Foundries imports of $7K in July 2026 ran 93% below the year-to-date monthly average of $94K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataMetallurgical converters — vessels used to refine molten metal by injecting air or oxygen, most notably in steelmaking — enter the US under a single tariff line (8454100000) and represent high-value capital equipment for the primary metals industry. Italy leads US imports of this equipment, with Malaysia and Germany also notable sources. Because these are large, purpose-built industrial assets, procurement cycles are long and shipments are infrequent, making accurate classification and valuation at entry especially important for customs compliance.
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A converter (8454.10) is used to refine or process molten metal — typically by blowing air or oxygen through it to remove impurities — before the metal is shaped. A casting machine (8454.30) is used to shape molten metal into a specific form. The functional stage in the metalworking process (refining vs. shaping) is the key distinction CBP applies.
Section 232 tariffs apply to steel and aluminum products, not to machinery used to produce them. Converters classified under 8454.10 are machinery and are not themselves steel or aluminum articles subject to Section 232. However, importers should confirm the classification with a licensed customs broker, as the steel content of the converter itself does not change its classification as machinery.
Subheading 4 of 4 in heading 8454
Subheading 845410 · $7K of $38.6M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8454100000 | Converters Used in Metallurgy or Foundries | $7K | 10.01% | 100.00% | $702 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8454100000 | Converters Used in Metallurgy or Foundries | $149K |
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.
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$7KYoY · Pro
Exports
$149KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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Canada and Switzerland together take 63% of it.
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rate provision · imports
the effective duty rate is 10.01%.