Micro Injection Mold for Precision Gears

Ultra-precision mold for micro-molded nylon precision gears used in watch movements and medical pumps. HTS 8480.71.8045 due to injection type design with sub-micron tolerances for engineering plastics. For high-tech miniature components.

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.

8480.30.00.00Lower: 37.8% vs 38.1%

If for semiconductor molding applications

Specialized semiconductor processing molds have distinct statistical provisions.

8480.79Lower: 13.1% vs 38.1%

If transfer or compression micro-molding

Different material transfer methods exclude from pure injection classification.

8466.94Lower: 14.7% vs 38.1%

If imported as mold parts for machine tools

Individual mold components/inserts may classify under parts of metalworking machinery.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide metrology certificates showing tolerance capabilities (μm level) for classification support

Micro-molds often undervalued; include EDM electrode costs in declared value

Ensure documentation distinguishes from semiconductor wafer processing equipment

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