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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of casting machines for metallurgy and metal foundries (SITC 73712) totaled $10.2M in April 2026, traded with 18 countries.
Importers of Casting Machines for Metallurgy and Metal Foundries paid $368K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 3.6% on $10.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Casting Machines for Metallurgy and Metal Foundries imports of $10.2M in April 2026 ran 11% below the year-to-date monthly average of $11.5M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCasting machines under SITC 73712 encompass continuous casting equipment, die-casting machines, and centrifugal casting apparatus used in steel mills, aluminum smelters, and general metal foundries to convert molten metal into semi-finished or finished shapes. Continuous casting machines in particular represent high-capital, long-lead-time investments that are central to modern flat-rolled steel and aluminum production. Trade professionals sourcing these machines should evaluate country-of-origin implications carefully, as some supplier markets may carry antidumping or Section 232 exposure on the steel components incorporated into the equipment itself.
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Yes — SITC 73712 covers casting machines used in metallurgy or metal foundries broadly, regardless of the specific metal being cast. Both die-casting machines for non-ferrous metals and continuous casting machines for steel fall within this heading, provided their principal use is in a metallurgical or foundry casting process.
CBP's incomplete or unassembled goods rules (GRI 2(a) under the HTS) generally allow a machine shipped in parts or incomplete form to be classified as the complete article if it has the essential character of the finished machine. Importers should prepare a detailed technical description and assembly diagram and consider filing a binding ruling request if the shipment structure is complex.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUSTRIA | $5.2M | -- | -$5.2M |
| JAPAN | $2.7M | -- | -$2.7M |
| FINLAND | $2.1M | -- | -$2.1M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $363K | +$363K |
| CHINA | $138K | -- | -$138K |
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