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