Pneumatic Tire Mold Press from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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