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Injection Mold for Rubber Shoe Soles from Germany

Precision injection mold designed specifically for producing rubber soles used in footwear manufacturing. It features cavities shaped for sole treads and heel contours, made from hardened steel to withstand high-pressure rubber injection processes. Classified under HTS 8480.79.10.00 as a mold for shoe machinery used in rubber molding.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

Verify mold dimensions and cavity specifications match shoe sole designs to ensure US customs classification as shoe machinery mold

Provide detailed engineering drawings and end-use certification for shoe manufacturing to avoid reclassification as general plastic molds