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Multi-Cavity PP Container Injection Mold

High-precision, 64-cavity injection mold for polypropylene food containers, optimized for thin-wall molding. Classified in HTS 8480.50.0010 as an injection-type plastics mold for efficient mass production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8480.60.00Lower: 20% vs 37.5%

If for thermoforming or non-injection plastic processes

Other plastic mold types like thermoform exclude injection/compression.

8480.71.40Same rate: 37.5%

If for use in rubber injection machinery

Rubber injection molds have distinct provisions from plastics.

8462.39.00Higher: 41.9% vs 37.5%

If classified as a machine tool die rather than production mold

Dies for metalworking machines differ from plastics production molds.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Certify for food contact (EU 10/2011 or FDA 21 CFR) to avoid CBP holds on entry

• Declare cooling channel designs to justify specialized mold status over generic tooling