Ceramic Tile Press Mold from China
A precision-engineered mold used in hydraulic presses to shape powdered mineral materials like clay into ceramic tiles. It falls under HTS 8480.60.00 as it is specifically designed for forming mineral materials during the tile manufacturing process. The mold ensures uniform thickness and intricate patterns on the tiles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Verify mold dimensions and material compatibility with mineral powders to avoid classification disputes; provide engineering drawings as documentation; ensure molds are not classified as parts of presses under 8474