Toy Action Figure Injection Mold from China
Complex 16-cavity injection mold for PVC action figure bodies with articulated joint undercuts. Classified HTS 8480.71.8020 when temporarily imported for cycle time testing, calibration of unscrew mechanisms, examination of color matching, or repair of flash lines, with re-export obligation. Key for toy safety prototyping.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.1%
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
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• ASTM F963 toy safety test reports justify 'examination' imports; retain with entry summary
• Use TIB (Temporary Importation Bond) with specific re-export date; extensions require CBP approval
• Label molds with HTS 8480.71.8020, serial numbers, and 'TEMP - RETURN EXPORT REQUIRED'