Steel Multi-Cavity Injection Mold for Smartphone Cases from China
High-precision P20 steel injection mold with 16 cavities for producing polycarbonate smartphone protective cases. Classified under HTS 8480.71.8045 due to its injection-specific design with hot runner system and precise tolerances for thin-walled plastics. Essential for consumer electronics manufacturing.
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
• Label molds clearly with cavity count, material specs, and injection parameters to facilitate HTS verification
• Obtain manufacturer's declaration confirming 'injection type' vs. other molding methods for customs clearance
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; include design CAD files value in invoice for accurate duty assessment