Compression Mold for SMC Automotive Body Panels from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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)
Import Tips
• Provide SMC material datasheets showing >30% mineral fillers (glass fiber, calcium carbonate) to support mineral materials classification
• Document mold pressure rating (>1000 psi) and temperature controls suitable for thermoset mineral composites
• Avoid reclassification as 'glass molds' (8480.50); focus on composite mineral-plastic matrix