Automotive Plastic Bumper Injection Mold
A large multi-cavity injection mold designed for producing plastic automotive bumpers. It features complex geometries and is made from hardened steel to withstand high-pressure injection molding cycles. This mold falls under tariff item 8480.79.00 as a mold for plastics, not otherwise specified in the subheading.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +15.0% | 15% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the mold is for injection or compression molding of rubber or plastics and is specifically designed for a particular product type covered elsewhere.
Heading 8480 covers all molds for rubber or plastics, but specific subheadings may apply based on the molding process or product.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the mold is declared as a complete unit with its original design specifications to avoid misclassification
• Keep documentation of the mold's material composition (e.g
• steel grade) and its intended use in automotive manufacturing for CBSA review
• Verify whether the mold qualifies for any duty relief programs, such as the Import Duty Remission Program for manufacturers
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