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Core Box Assembly for Foundry from Japan

Machined steel assembly used to form sand cores that are placed within green sand molds for creating internal cavities in metal castings. Essential component of complex foundry molding operations. Classified under HTS 8480.10.00.00 as metal foundry molding equipment.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Include core-making process documentation and dimensional accuracy specifications

Photograph assembled core box with sand to demonstrate foundry molding function

Avoid classification as patterns (8480.30) by showing core sand forming capability