Injection or compression types

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Duty Rate (from China)

17.5%
MFN Base RateFree

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)

Total Effective Rate17.5%

Products classified under HTS 8480.60.00.10

Compression Mold for SMC Automotive Body Panels

Heavy-duty hydraulic compression mold for sheet molding compound (SMC) panels used in truck cabs and RV bodies. Constructed from hardened steel with matched upper/lower dies for mineral-reinforced polyester resin. HTS 8480.60.0010 applies to compression-type molds for mineral material composites like fiberglass SMC.

Compression Mold for Ceramic Tile Production

High-precision compression mold for dry-press forming of porcelain ceramic tiles with mineral powder formulations. Made from wear-resistant tool steel for 5000+ ton presses handling pure mineral slips. Classified in HTS 8480.60.0010 as compression-type mold for mineral materials.

Large Compression Mold for Wind Turbine Blades

Massive compression mold sections for resin transfer molding (RTM) of fiberglass-reinforced polyester blades with mineral extenders. Modular steel construction for 40m+ blade lengths. HTS 8480.60.0010 for compression types handling mineral composites.

Injection Mold for Mineral-Reinforced Pipe Fittings

Family mold producing PVC pipe fittings with 15% mineral fillers for improved impact resistance. Features core pulls for threaded connections and valve bodies. Classified 8480.60.0010 as injection mold for mineral plastic composites.

Injection Mold for Mineral-Filled Electrical Enclosures

Multi-cavity injection mold producing flame-retardant enclosures from glass fiber reinforced nylon 6/6 for junction boxes. Features hot runner system and ejector pins optimized for 40% mineral loading. Falls under 8480.60.0010 for injection molds of mineral-reinforced thermoplastics.

Plastic Injection Mold for Automotive Bumpers

Precision-engineered steel mold designed for high-volume injection molding of thermoplastic bumpers used in passenger vehicles. It features multi-cavity design with cooling channels for mineral-filled plastic compounds like talc-reinforced polypropylene. Classified under HTS 8480.60.0010 as an injection-type mold specifically for mineral material composites.

Injection Mold for BMC Motor Housings

Transfer/compression injection mold for bulk molding compound (BMC) used in electric motor housings, featuring 50% mineral fillers (chalk, glass). Designed for high-strength electrical insulation applications. HTS 8480.60.0010 covers injection types for mineral material composites.

Precision Injection Mold for Mineral-Filled Smartphone Cases

8-cavity family mold producing protective cases from talc-filled polycarbonate for mobile devices. Includes texture inserts for grip and anti-slip surfaces. 8480.60.0010 for injection molds of mineral-enhanced consumer plastics.