Rubber Gasket Transfer Mold from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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