Plastic Injection Molding Pattern Prototype from Mexico
A 3D-printed or CNC-machined plastic pattern used for validating mold designs before steel tool production. HTS 8480.30.00.00 applies as it is a molding pattern for creating molds used in plastics manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
12.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Attach rapid prototyping reports and mold flow analysis to demonstrate pattern function
• Declare value based on prototyping cost, not final mold value, to minimize duties