Die Casting Mold for Aluminum Automotive Parts
Precision-engineered mold used in high-pressure die casting machines to produce aluminum components like engine blocks and transmission housings for vehicles. Classified under HTS 8480.49.00 as a mold specifically designed for casting metal, excluding ingot molds. It facilitates the formation of intricate metal shapes through molten metal injection and rapid cooling.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 3.1% | +35.0% | 38.1% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 3.1% | +10.0% | 13.1% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 3.1% | +10.0% | 13.1% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 3.1% | +10.0% | 13.1% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 3.1% | +10.0% | 13.1% |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If designed for plastics or rubber injection molding
Molds for plastics or rubber fall under separate subheadings in 8480 based on material being molded, not the mold material itself.
If classified as a machine tool for shaping metal by forging or die-stamping
Functional forging or stamping dies are treated as machine tool accessories under Chapter 84 rather than standalone molds.
If imported as part of an injection molding machine set
Molds supplied as integral components with complete molding machines may be classified with the machinery assembly.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify mold material certification (e.g
• steel or carbide) and ensure it meets dimensional tolerances for metal casting to comply with HTS classification
• Provide detailed engineering drawings and end-use documentation proving it's for metal foundry, not plastics or rubber
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