Rubber Gasket Transfer Mold from China
Multi-cavity mold for transfer molding EPDM rubber gaskets used in automotive HVAC systems. Classified under HTS 8480.79.9090 as other rubber molds, with precision flash removal edges and multi-zone heating. Designed for high-pressure transfer process.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify transfer molding process and rubber compound types (EPDM, nitrile) to distinguish from compression molding
• Maintain records showing U.S. customer specifications to support first-sale valuation for pricing
• Comply with REACH and RoHS for European-origin rubber compounds used in molds