U.S. exports of Molding Boxes for Metal Foundry (HS 848010) totaled $2.3M in August 2026.
Importers of Molding Boxes for Metal Foundry paid $29K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.81% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Molding Boxes for Metal Foundry imports of $225K in August 2026 ran 32% below the year-to-date monthly average of $333K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFoundry molding boxes — the rigid frames that contain and support sand or other mold media during metal casting — classify entirely within a single 10-digit line (8480100000), making entry straightforward from a classification standpoint. South Korea and China are the leading US suppliers, with Norway and Germany also present, reflecting the concentration of foundry tooling manufacturing in established metalworking economies. Importers should note that Chinese-origin molding boxes may be subject to Section 301 tariffs, and that proper material and dimensional specifications in commercial invoices help distinguish these frames from related foundry tooling that might classify elsewhere in heading 8480.
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11 import shipments a month
A molding box is the outer containment frame used in sand or investment casting to hold the mold medium in place during pouring. A mold base is the standardized structural plate assembly onto which mold cavities and cores are mounted, typically used in injection or compression molding. The distinction turns on function and construction: molding boxes are open frames associated with foundry sand processes, while mold bases are precision-machined assemblies for repetitive cavity molding.
Molding boxes are purely industrial equipment and do not require mandatory admissibility review by FDA, FSIS, or APHIS. Standard CBP entry documentation — commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading — is sufficient, though importers should confirm country-of-origin markings comply with 19 CFR Part 134.
Subheading 5 of 9 in heading 8480
Subheading 848010 · $2.3M of $66.4M
ImportsExports
Imports
$225KYoY · free account
Exports
$2.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $4.5M of Molding Boxes for Metal Foundry and exported $15.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8480100000 | Molding Boxes for Metal Foundry | $225K | 12.81% | 100.00% | $29K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8480100000 | Molding Boxes for Metal Foundry | $2.3M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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Malaysia and Mexico together take 78% of it.
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duty collected equals 12.81% of imports for consumption.