Refractory Brick Press Mold
Heavy-duty mold for compressing refractory mineral mixes into firebricks for furnaces. Classified in 8480.60.00.90 as other molds for mineral materials. Withstands high pressures and temperatures.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +20.0% | 20% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as complete mold bases with inserts
Mold bases are separate from finished molds for mineral materials.
If for containing or refractory brick production itself
Refractory bricks as articles fall under Chapter 69.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Document refractory composition and pressure ratings to distinguish from general molds
• Ensure invoices specify 'molds for mineral materials' to prevent reclassification
Related Products under HTS 8480.60.00.90
Glass Bottle Blow Mold
Specialized mold for blow-and-blow or press-and-blow forming of molten glass into bottles. HTS 8480.60.00.90 covers molds for glass as a mineral material. Used in container glass production lines.
Quartz Crystal Wafer Polishing Mold
Fixture mold holding quartz crystal slices during precision polishing for semiconductor wafers. Fits HTS 8480.60.00.90 as mold for mineral material (quartz/silica). Supports semiconductor processing.
Ceramic Tile Press Mold
A precision mold used in hydraulic presses to shape ceramic powder into tiles for flooring and walls. Classified under HTS 8480.60.00.90 as a mold for mineral materials (ceramics) other than ingot molds. Essential for high-volume production of uniform ceramic tiles.
Brick Extrusion Mold
Durable mold for shaping clay or shale mixtures into bricks during extrusion processes in brick manufacturing. Falls under HTS 8480.60.00.90 for molds for mineral materials like clay. Ensures consistent brick dimensions and surface finish.
Cement Pipe Forming Mold
Vibratory mold for casting concrete or cement mixtures into drainage pipes. Under HTS 8480.60.00.90 for molds handling mineral materials like cement. Key for infrastructure production.
Porcelain Insulator Compression Mold
Precision mold for high-voltage porcelain insulator production via dry pressing of mineral powders. HTS 8480.60.00.90 applies to such mineral material molds. Ensures electrical grade tolerances.