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Match Plate Foundry Flask from Japan

Precision aluminum match plate flask system where patterns are mounted on opposite sides of a single plate, used for high-volume sand casting production. Enables rapid mold production in metal foundries. Falls under HTS 8480.10.00.00 as specialized molding boxes for foundry use.

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

Document pattern mounting system and dimensional tolerances critical for match plate function

Include production volume specifications to justify high-precision foundry classification