Precision Aluminum Mold Base for Injection Molding from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify material composition certification to confirm classification as a base, not a complete mold
• Include detailed engineering drawings showing it's a modular base without forming surfaces
• Avoid common pitfall of misclassifying as machinery parts under 8477 if used in specific machines