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Lost Foam Pattern Mold for Aluminum Wheels from Mexico

A precision machined foam pattern mold used to create polystyrene patterns for lost foam casting of automotive aluminum wheels. The mold is used in metal foundry operations to produce evaporative patterns. It falls under tariff item 8480.49.00 as a molding pattern for metal foundry use.

Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada

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Import Tips

• Classify the mold as a molding pattern, not as a mold itself, and provide documentation of its use in lost foam casting

• Include details on the pattern material and dimensions

• Verify if the mold is eligible for duty relief under Canadian manufacturing programs