Subheading · Section XVI

8454.90: Converters, ladles, ingot moulds and casting machines, of a: parts

8454.90

Official description Parts

  • FreeUK
  • 1.7%EU
  • 15%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$1.6bnWorld trade in 2024

Subheading 8454.90 belongs to heading 8454 (converters, ladles, ingot moulds and casting machines) in chapter 84.

The UK Global Tariff has one tariff line for subheading 8454.90; the duty is duty-free.

Subheading 8454.90 is a single line in the EU Combined Nomenclature, where the duty is 1.7%.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides subheading 8454.90 into 2 tariff lines; the statutory rate is 15%.

Subheading 8454.90 is a single line in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, where the duty is duty-free.

In 2024, countries exported these goods worth US$1.6bn (−0.6% year on year).

The largest exporter was China (US$526.5m), followed by Italy.

The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$338.7m.

The United Kingdom ranked 16th among 96 exporters with US$14.3m; its largest buyer was the United States.

The United Kingdom imported US$22m, most of it from Germany.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line EU 1.7% Third-country duty 1 tariff line Türkiye 15% Statutory rate (Law 474) 2 tariff lines USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 8454 90 00 00 Parts Free

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 8454 90 00 Parts 1.7%—

Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule

Türkiye lines →

This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.

  1. 8454.90 Aksam ve parçalar
  2. 8454.90.00.00.11 Tav ocaklarına ait olanlar 15%
  3. 8454.90.00.00.19 Diğerleri 15%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 8454.90.00 Parts Free
  2. Of casting machines:
  3. 8454.90.00.30 Of die casting machines No.
  4. 8454.90.00.60 Other No.
  5. 8454.90.00.70 Of ingot molds No.
  6. 8454.90.00.80 Other No.

World trade in 2024

8454.90 · US$1.6bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$510.2kUS$510.2k+US$9.8m+US$27.7m+> US$185.6m

Exports: 96
  1. China: US$526.5m
  2. Italy: US$189.9m
  3. Germany: US$185.6m
  4. United States: US$112.4m
  5. Canada: US$107.8m
  6. Japan: US$105.9m
  7. Switzerland: US$51.8m
  8. Austria: US$37.7m
  9. India: US$33.2m
  10. Spain: US$27.7m
  11. Türkiye: US$26.2m
  12. South Korea: US$20.4m
  13. France: US$17.7m
  14. Poland: US$16.7m
  15. Thailand: US$16.4m
  16. United Kingdom: US$14.3m
  17. Finland: US$14m
  18. Czechia: US$13.6m
  19. Vietnam: US$13.5m
  20. Taiwan: US$13.1m
  21. Sweden: US$11.6m
  22. Slovenia: US$10.7m
  23. Slovakia: US$10.3m
  24. Belgium: US$9.8m
  25. Australia: US$6.8m
  26. Romania: US$6.2m
  27. Tunisia: US$4.4m
  28. Bulgaria: US$3.9m
  29. Netherlands: US$2.8m
  30. Norway: US$2.7m
  31. Mexico: US$2.5m
  32. Malaysia: US$2.5m
  33. Indonesia: US$2.4m
  34. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$1.7m
  35. Hungary: US$1.6m
  36. Armenia: US$1.6m
  37. Singapore: US$1.6m
  38. Serbia: US$1.5m
  39. Morocco: US$1.5m
  40. Hong Kong SAR China: US$1.3m
  41. South Africa: US$1.2m
  42. Russia: US$1m
  43. Brazil: US$986.8k
  44. Ukraine: US$901.8k
  45. Denmark: US$663.6k
  46. Estonia: US$604.8k
  47. Philippines: US$569.6k
  48. Croatia: US$510.2k
  49. Lithuania: US$428.4k
  50. Peru: US$421.5k
  51. Luxembourg: US$321.8k
  52. United Arab Emirates: US$271.1k
  53. Portugal: US$265k
  54. Chile: US$229.5k
  55. Greece: US$202.9k
  56. Eswatini: US$159.6k
  57. Ireland: US$111.8k
  58. Saudi Arabia: US$108.2k
  59. Iran: US$107.8k
  60. Belarus: US$75.2k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$526.5m 32.1%
2 Italy US$189.9m 11.6%
3 Germany US$185.6m 11.3%
4 United States US$112.4m 6.8%
5 Canada US$107.8m 6.6%
6 Japan US$105.9m 6.5%
7 Switzerland US$51.8m 3.2%
8 Austria US$37.7m 2.3%
9 India US$33.2m 2%
10 Spain US$27.7m 1.7%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$338.7m 20.6%
2 India US$127m 7.7%
3 Germany US$90.5m 5.5%
4 Indonesia US$84.6m 5.2%
5 Russia US$84.3m 5.1%
6 Canada US$66.1m 4%
7 Vietnam US$60.1m 3.7%
8 Japan US$59.4m 3.6%
9 China US$53.5m 3.3%
10 Italy US$51.3m 3.1%

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for converters, ladles, ingot moulds and casting machines, of a: parts?

Converters, ladles, ingot moulds and casting machines, of a: parts fall under HS subheading 8454.90, part of heading 8454, in section XVI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on converters, ladles, ingot moulds and casting… in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8454.90 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on converters, ladles, ingot moulds and casting… in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8454.90 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 1.7%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most converters, ladles, ingot moulds and casting…?

China, with US$526.5m in 2024 (32.1% of world exports).