Sand Casting Pattern for Iron Engine Blocks from China
Wooden or resin pattern used to create sand molds for gray iron engine block production in automotive foundries. Classified in HTS 8480.49.00 as a molding pattern essential for metal foundry operations. Reusable design allows multiple castings of complex internal geometries.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document pattern material (wood/resin) and shrinkage allowances specific to iron casting processes
• Avoid misclassification by specifying 'for sand molding of ferrous metals' in commercial invoice