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Compression Mold for Ceramic Tile Production from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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