Compression Mold for Ceramic Tile Production from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit ceramic body composition analysis confirming >95% mineral content (feldspar, clay, silica)
• Include press tonnage specifications matching mineral powder compaction requirements
• Distinguish from glass molds; ceramic tile molds handle dry granular minerals