Pneumatic Tire Mold Press from China
A hydraulic press equipped with precision molds for forming uncured rubber into pneumatic tire shapes during manufacturing. Classified under HTS 8477.51.00 for its specific role in molding pneumatic tires from rubber materials.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include mold cavity blueprints to prove tire-specific design during customs examination
• Label equipment clearly as 'for pneumatic tire molding' to prevent misclassification as general presses
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain tire machinery from specific countries; check ITC notices