Mold bases

Molding boxes for metal foundry; mold bases; molding patterns; molds for metal (other than ingot molds), metal carbides, glass, mineral materials, rubber or plastics: > Mold bases

Duty Rate (from China)

38.4%
MFN Base Rate3.4%

Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]

Total Effective Rate38.4%

Products classified under HTS 8480.20.00.00

Stack Mold Base System

Multi-level stack mold base for high-cavitation plastic packaging production. Enables simultaneous molding of multiple parts. HTS 8480.20.00.00 classification for plastics mold bases.

Precision Aluminum Mold Base for Injection Molding

A standardized aluminum mold base designed for assembling injection molds used in plastic part production. It provides the structural foundation with pre-machined plates for cavities, cores, and components. Classified under HTS 8480.20.00.00 as a mold base for plastics molding.

Steel Mold Base Frame for Die Casting

Heavy-duty steel frame mold base for non-ferrous die casting applications, featuring alignment pins and ejector holes. Serves as the core structure for building custom die cast molds for aluminum and zinc parts. Falls under HTS 8480.20.00.00 as a mold base for metal carbides and metals.

Glass Bottle Mold Base Assembly

Cast iron mold base for glass container manufacturing, used in individual section (IS) machines. Provides sectionalized structure for multiple bottle molds. HTS 8480.20.00.00 includes mold bases for glass.

High-Precision Mold Base for Semiconductor Wafer Trays

Ultra-precise mold base for injection molding plastic trays used in semiconductor wafer handling. Features sub-micron tolerances for cleanroom compatibility. Falls under HTS 8480.20.00.00 as plastics mold base.

Three-Plate Mold Base for Automotive Parts

Advanced three-plate steel mold base for complex automotive plastic components like bumpers and dashboards. Allows runnerless molding with hot channels. HTS 8480.20.00.00 for plastics mold bases.

Mineral Material Mold Base for Ceramic Tiles

Heavy-duty mold base for press molding mineral-based ceramic tiles and construction materials. Designed for high-pressure hydraulic presses. Covered by HTS 8480.20.00.00 for mineral materials.

Two-Plate Mold Base for Plastic Bottles

Standard two-plate mold base optimized for blow molding or injection molding of PET plastic bottles. Includes guide pillars, return pins, and locating rings for precise assembly. HTS 8480.20.00.00 covers it as a plastics mold base.

Customizable Mold Base for Rubber Seals

Modular steel mold base for compression or transfer molding of rubber seals and gaskets. Features interchangeable plates and cooling channels. Classified in HTS 8480.20.00.00 for rubber mold bases.