Pit Mold Flask for Large Castings
> An extra-large segmented molding box system for pit molding of massive steel castings over 50 tons, used in heavy foundry operations for ship propellers and turbine housings. This system is a moulding box for metal foundry, designed to contain the sand mold in a pit. It falls under tariff item 8480.10.00 as a moulding box for metal foundry.
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 pit mold flask is used with a permanent mould base
Mould bases are classified under subheading 8480.49, and the flask may be part of a larger mould assembly.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Ensure the pit mold flask is classified under 8480.10.00 and provide detailed specifications, including dimensions and load capacity
• For oversized equipment, coordinate with CBSA and the carrier to ensure compliance with transport regulations
• Check if the flask qualifies for duty-free entry under the Machinery and Equipment Program if used in manufacturing
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Green Sand Foundry Flask
> 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.
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.
No-Bake Sand Mold Frame
> An adjustable steel frame for chemically bonded no-bake sand molding systems, allowing flexible mold cavity sizes for prototype and jobbing foundries. This frame acts as a moulding box, containing the sand mixture as it cures and forms the mold. It is a moulding box for metal foundry, falling under tariff item 8480.10.00.