Precision Aluminum Injection Mold for Automotive Bumpers

This injection mold is designed for high-volume production of thermoplastic automotive bumper components using precision aluminum construction. It falls under HTS 8480.71.8045 as an injection type mold specifically for plastics, featuring multiple cavities and cooling channels for efficient cycle times. Used in foundries and plastics processing plants for mass manufacturing.

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.

8480.79Lower: 13.1% vs 38.1%

If designed for compression molding

Compression molds use different pressure application methods without melt injection, shifting to other rubber/plastics molds.

8480.60.00Lower: 17.5% vs 38.1%

If classified as individual mold bases without cavities

Plain mold bases or frames without patterned cavities for injection fall under separate machine tool provisions.

8477.90Lower: 13.1% vs 38.1%

If imported as part of complete injection molding machine

Molds integrated or assembled into full machinery are classified with the machine, not separately as tooling.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify mold specifications match 'injection type' criteria including runner systems and gate designs to avoid reclassification

Include detailed engineering drawings and material certifications (e.g

aluminum alloy grade) in documentation for CBP review

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