Molds for mineral materials
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Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 8480.60.00
Ceramic Tile Press Mold
A precision-engineered mold used in hydraulic presses to shape powdered mineral materials like clay into ceramic tiles. It falls under HTS 8480.60.00 as it is specifically designed for forming mineral materials during the tile manufacturing process. The mold ensures uniform thickness and intricate patterns on the tiles.
Refractory Brick Forming Mold
Heavy-duty mold for compressing high-alumina mineral mixes into refractory bricks used in furnaces. Classified under HTS 8480.60.00 for molds dedicated to mineral material shaping in high-temperature applications. It withstands extreme pressures and temperatures during production.
Glass Bottle Blow Mold
Cast iron mold used in individual section (IS) machines to form molten glass into bottles. It qualifies under HTS 8480.60.00 as a mold for mineral materials, specifically glass shaping via blowing and pressing. Cavities are precision-machined for bottle neck finishes.
Cement Pipe Extrusion Mold
Steel mold for centrifugal casting or extrusion of concrete pipes from mineral slurries. Falls under HTS 8480.60.00 due to its role in shaping mineral materials like cement aggregates. Designed for high-volume infrastructure production.
Porcelain Insulator Compression Mold
High-precision mold for isostatic pressing of porcelain bodies used in electrical insulators. Classified in HTS 8480.60.00 for mineral material molding in electrical component manufacturing. Ensures dielectric strength through uniform density.
Mineral Wool Board Press Mold
Large-scale mold for hot-pressing rock wool or slag wool into insulation boards. Under HTS 8480.60.00 as it shapes fibrous mineral materials for thermal insulation. Features perforated designs for density control.
Advanced Ceramics Injection Mold
Tungsten carbide mold for ceramic injection molding (CIM) of technical ceramics like zirconia. HTS 8480.60.00 applies to molds for advanced mineral materials in aerospace/medical apps. Tolerates high injection pressures.
Gypsum Board Forming Mold
Continuous mold line components for shaping gypsum plaster slurry into drywall sheets. Classified under HTS 8480.60.00 for mineral material molding in construction products. Includes edge-forming sections.