Die Casting Mold for Aluminum Automotive Parts from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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