Sand Casting Pattern for Iron Engine Blocks from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

13.1%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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