Prototype Aluminum Injection Mold for R&D from Mexico
Single cavity aluminum prototype injection mold for rapid validation of new plastic part designs. Falls under HTS 8480.71.8045 as injection type despite limited production runs. Used in product development cycles.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Distinguish prototype from production molds via cycle life specs and material choice
• R&D end-use certificates may qualify for duty relief programs
• Lower value doesn't mean lower scrutiny; validate injection specifications