Automotive Bumper Injection Mold from China
A large two-part injection mold used for manufacturing thermoplastic polypropylene bumpers for cars. It includes cooling channels and ejector pins for efficient cycle times in high-pressure injection molding. Falls under HTS 8480.71.80 as an 'other' injection-type mold for plastics.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.6%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include CAD files and production specs in documentation to prove injection mold function
• Check for dual-use restrictions if mold design resembles military vehicle parts
• Obtain mold trial reports to support value declarations