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Green Sand Foundry Flask from Japan

A rigid metal frame used in sand casting to contain green sand molds for pouring molten metal into complex shapes. It consists of cope and drag sections that assemble to form the complete mold cavity. Classified under HTS 8480.10.00.00 as a molding box specifically designed for metal foundry operations.

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

• Verify the flask is specifically for containing sand molds in metal foundry use, not general-purpose containers

• Include foundry process documentation and material specs to distinguish from parts or machinery components