Shell Mold Pattern for Stainless Steel Valves from Japan
Precision metal pattern coated for shell molding process producing thin-walled stainless steel valve bodies. HTS 8480.49.00 includes patterns for ceramic shell metal casting processes. Superior surface finish eliminates extensive machining.
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
• Document resin coating specifications and shell thickness build-up process
• Specify pattern draft angles optimized for stainless steel shrinkage rates