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Bread Molder Pressure Plates

Interchangeable plates in bakery molders that shape rounded dough pieces into logs for panning. Under HTS 8438.90.90.15 for bakery machinery parts. Teflon-coated for release.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.8%+37.5%40.3%
🇲🇽Mexico2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇨🇦Canada2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8438.90.90Same rate: 40.3%

If for pastry or roll molders

Specialized but non-bread molding uses other food parts.

3926.90.99Lower: 25.3% vs 40.3%

If plastic-coated plates sold generically

Plastic articles without machinery tie go to Chapter 39.

8431Lower: 12.5% vs 40.3%

If part of complete molder machine

Full bakery molding machines have specific subheadings.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Document log size compatibility for classification

• Include non-stick coating specs

• Avoid plate material classification alone