Die Casting Aluminum Pattern for Automotive Wheels
> A machined aluminum pattern used to create the master die for high-pressure die casting of alloy wheels. It defines the cavity shape for the mold, making it a molding pattern under tariff item 8480.30.00. This pattern is essential for producing the mold used in metal foundry operations.
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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Plastic Injection Molding Pattern Prototype
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Precision Mold Base Pattern Set
> Matched cavity and core patterns for building injection mold bases in plastics manufacturing. These patterns define the shape of the mold cavity and core, making them molding patterns under 8480.30.00. They are distinct from complete mold bases, which are classified separately.
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