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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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