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U.S. imports of molding boxes for metal foundry (HS 848010) totaled $544K in April 2026, traded with 11 countries.
Importers of Molding Boxes for Metal Foundry paid $77K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $544K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Molding Boxes for Metal Foundry imports of $544K in April 2026 ran 33% above the year-to-date monthly average of $409K.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8480100000 | MOLDING BOXES FOR METAL FOUNDRY | $544K | 14.18% | $77K |
MOLDING BOXES FOR METAL FOUNDRY
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8480100000 | MOLDING BOXES FOR METAL FOUNDRY | $787K |
MOLDING BOXES FOR METAL FOUNDRY
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DIGITAL PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847150
PARTS & ACCESSORIES FOR ADP MACHINES & UNITS
HS 847330
PORT DIGTL AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESS MACH NOT > 10 KG
HS 847130
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING STORAGE UNITS, N.E.S.O.I
HS 847170
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847180
TURBOJET AND TURBOPROLLER PARTS
HS 841191
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $238K | -- | -$238K |
| Texas | -- | $198K | +$198K |
| Michigan | $159K | -- | -$159K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $5K | $361K | +$356K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $243K | $27K | -$216K |
| CHARLESTON, SC | $238K | -- | -$238K |