Shoe Sole Injection Mold from Japan
Precision injection mold designed specifically for manufacturing rubber or plastic shoe soles using injection molding processes. It features cavities shaped for sole treads and contours, classified under HTS 8480.71.10.00 as an injection-type mold for shoe machinery. This tooling is essential for high-volume production in footwear factories.
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
• Verify mold is explicitly for shoe machinery via manufacturer specs to avoid reclassification; include detailed engineering drawings in documentation; check for steel content to confirm Chapter 84 applicability over Chapter 73