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U.S. imports of parts for converters, ladles, ingot molds & casting machines (HS 845490) totaled $30.5M in April 2026, traded with 36 countries.
Importers of Parts for Converters, Ladles, Ingot Molds & Casting Machines paid $2.1M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 8.5% on $24.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Parts for Converters, Ladles, Ingot Molds & Casting Machines imports of $30.5M in April 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $26.5M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataReplacement and OEM parts for the full range of metallurgical foundry equipment — converters, ladles, ingot molds, and both die and non-die casting machines — are classified here, with the US schedule providing five distinct 10-digit lines that track the parent equipment type. Canada leads US imports under this heading, likely reflecting integrated North American supply chains for the steel and automotive casting industries, with Japan and Germany also significant sources. Correct classification requires identifying the parent machine, making detailed technical documentation essential at entry.
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When a part is genuinely interchangeable between die casting machines (8454900030) and other casting machines (8454900060), CBP guidance generally directs classification based on the principal use of the part as imported. If principal use cannot be determined, the importer should seek a binding ruling from CBP. Maintaining the OEM part number and the manufacturer's application data is the best way to support the classification position during a CBP inquiry.
Canada's prominence reflects deeply integrated North American manufacturing in the automotive and steel sectors, where Canadian foundries and parts manufacturers supply US assembly plants under USMCA supply chains. Cross-border shipments of maintenance and replacement parts for casting equipment are a routine feature of this integrated production network, and USMCA origin qualification can provide duty advantages for eligible Canadian-origin parts.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8454900030 | PARTS OF DIE CASTING MACHINES | $19.3M | 5.88% | $843K |
| 8454900060 | PARTS OF CASTING MACHINES EXCEPT DIE CASTING | $6.7M | 10.01% | $637K |
| 8454900080 | PTS OF CONVERTERS,LADLES USED IN METLLURGY,FOUNDRY | $4.5M | 15.50% | $601K |
| 8454900070 | PARTS OF INGOT MOLDS | $73K | 25.61% | $19K |
PARTS OF DIE CASTING MACHINES
PARTS OF CASTING MACHINES EXCEPT DIE CASTING
PTS OF CONVERTERS,LADLES USED IN METLLURGY,FOUNDRY
PARTS OF INGOT MOLDS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8454900090 | PTS OF CONVERT,LADLE,INGOT MOLDS,USED IN METLLURGY | $5.0M |
| 8454900060 | PARTS OF CASTING MACHINES EXCEPT DIE CASTING | $2.9M |
| 8454900030 | PARTS OF DIE CASTING MACHINES | $1.1M |
PTS OF CONVERT,LADLE,INGOT MOLDS,USED IN METLLURGY
7.8K no
PARTS OF CASTING MACHINES EXCEPT DIE CASTING
6.1K no
PARTS OF DIE CASTING MACHINES
2.4K no
DIGITAL PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847150
PARTS & ACCESSORIES FOR ADP MACHINES & UNITS
HS 847330
PORT DIGTL AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESS MACH NOT > 10 KG
HS 847130
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING STORAGE UNITS, N.E.S.O.I
HS 847170
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847180
TURBOJET AND TURBOPROLLER PARTS
HS 841191
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | $10.8M | $1.0M | -$9.7M |
| Washington | -- | $4.0M | +$4.0M |
| Indiana | $3.3M | $53K | -$3.2M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALTIMORE, MD | $7.1M | -- | -$7.1M |
| CHICAGO, IL | $2.9M | $940K | -$2.0M |
| DETROIT, MI | $3.3M | $398K | -$2.9M |