Medical Syringe Plastic Injection Mold

High-tolerance injection mold for manufacturing disposable plastic medical syringes, featuring multi-cavity design for high-volume production. Falls under HTS 8480.71.8020 for temporary US entry to test injection parameters, calibrate ejection systems, examine surface finishes for biocompatibility, or repair precision tooling, followed by re-export. Critical for medical device manufacturers ensuring FDA-compliant mold validation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.1%+35.0%38.1%
🇲🇽Mexico3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇨🇦Canada3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇩🇪Germany3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇯🇵Japan3.1%+10.0%13.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8480.71.80Same rate: 38.1%

If temporary import but for compression molding

Compression-type molds (vs injection) use separate statistical suffix even under temporary import conditions.

9018.90.75Lower: 35% vs 38.1%

If molds specifically for medical instruments

Molds designed exclusively for surgical/medical instrument plastic parts may shift to Chapter 90 medical provisions.

8480.60.00Lower: 17.5% vs 38.1%

If mold bases without cavities

Unfinished mold bases or frames imported for final machining are classified as mold-making equipment.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include biocompatibility test certificates in import docs to support 'examination' justification under temporary provisions

Use single-entry bond (CPB Form 301) calibrated to mold value; monitor re-export deadlines to prevent duty assessment

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