U.S. imports of Converters, Ingot Molds & Ladles for Metallurgy and Metal Foundries (SITC 73711) totaled $2.3M in August 2026, imported from 20 countries.
Importers of Converters, Ingot Molds & Ladles for Metallurgy and Metal Foundries paid $109K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 4.70% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Converters, Ingot Molds & Ladles for Metallurgy and Metal Foundries imports of $2.3M in August 2026 ran 89% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataConverters, ingot molds, and ladles are foundational capital goods in primary metals production, used to refine molten metal, shape it into raw ingot form, and transfer it safely between process stages in steel mills and foundries. Their classification under SITC 73711 reflects their shared role in the upstream metallurgical workflow rather than any single forming technique. Importers of large converter vessels or specialized refractory-lined ladles should be aware that these items may be subject to Section 232 tariff considerations depending on their steel or aluminum content and country of origin.
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Both lined and unlined ladles used in metallurgy or metal foundries generally fall under 73711 provided their principal use is molten-metal transfer in a metallurgical context. However, if a ladle is primarily a refractory article rather than a functional metallurgical vessel, classification may shift to a refractory products heading — so the principal-use test and the item's construction should be documented carefully.
Depending on the country of origin and the steel or iron content of the equipment, shipments may be subject to Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum derivatives. Buyers should confirm the tariff classification at the HTS 10-digit level and consult a licensed customs broker to assess any applicable trade-remedy duties before finalizing supplier contracts.
Basic heading 73711 · $2.3M of $172.0B
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Imports · August 2026
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Germany and China together supply 87% of it. China pays 22.8% duty; Germany 0.5%.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $12.1M of Converters, Ingot Molds & Ladles for Metallurgy and Metal Foundries.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.