Steel Multi-Cavity Injection Mold for Smartphone Cases from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15%
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
9903.05.900%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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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