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Large Compression Mold for Mining Tire Treads Rubber from China

Massive multi-segment compression mold for forming heavy-duty rubber treads used in off-road mining tires. Designed for high-pressure curing of thick rubber sections with steel reinforcement. HTS 8480.71.80.60 covers this compression type for rubber applications.

Duty Rate — China → United States

40%

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
9903.88.0125%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]
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)

Import Tips

Break down oversized molds into components for shipping; declare as 'mold parts' with assembly instructions

Provide rubber compound compatibility data to confirm classification

Anticipate engineering sample requests at entry for unusually large molds