Compression Mold for Ceramic Tile Production from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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