Match Plate Foundry Flask
> A precision aluminum match plate flask system where patterns are mounted on opposite sides of a single plate, used for high-volume sand casting production. This system enables rapid mold production in metal foundries, as the plate and flask work together to form the mold cavity. The match plate flask is a type of moulding box for metal foundry, classified under tariff item 8480.10.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the match plate flask is imported together with the patterns as a set
Moulding patterns are classified separately under heading 84.80, and a set may be classified according to its essential character.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Classify the match plate flask under 8480.10.00 and ensure the invoice clearly indicates it is a moulding box for metal foundry
• If the flask is imported with patterns, verify whether the patterns are separately classified under 8480.60.00
• Check if the goods qualify for preferential tariff treatment under CPTPP or other trade agreements to reduce duties
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> A rigid metal frame, typically made of steel or aluminum, used in sand casting to contain the molding sand. It consists of cope and drag sections that assemble to form the complete mold cavity, into which molten metal is poured. This product is a moulding box for metal foundry, falling directly under tariff item 8480.10.00.
No-Bake Sand Mold Frame
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