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U.S. imports of injection & compression molds for metal or metal carbides (HS 848041) totaled $15.6M in April 2026, traded with 24 countries.
Importers of Injection & Compression Molds for Metal or Metal Carbides paid $2.4M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 20% on $12.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Injection & Compression Molds for Metal or Metal Carbides imports of $15.6M in April 2026 ran 53% above the year-to-date monthly average of $10.2M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataInjection and compression molds designed specifically for shaping metal or metal carbide workpieces — including powder metallurgy and hard-metal tooling applications — classify under a single 10-digit line (8480410000), distinguishing them from the broader "other" mold category at 8480.49. Japan leads US imports under this heading, reflecting that country's deep expertise in precision die and mold manufacturing for automotive and electronics sectors. Chinese-origin molds in this category are subject to Section 301 tariffs, a cost factor that has driven some sourcing diversification toward Japan, Canada, and South Korea.
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The distinction is the forming mechanism: injection and compression molds force metal powder or molten metal into a closed cavity under pressure, producing near-net-shape parts. "Other" molds under 8480.49 include gravity-pour, centrifugal, and other casting configurations that do not rely on injection or compression. The technical process description and mold design documentation are the key evidence for classification.
Precision molds capable of producing components for defense or dual-use applications may be subject to Export Administration Regulations (EAR) controls depending on the mold's specifications and the intended end use. Exporters should screen the transaction against the Commerce Control List and applicable end-user restrictions before re-export, particularly for molds destined for controlled countries or end users.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8480410000 | MOLDS F METAL OR METAL CARBIDES,INJECT OR COMPRSSN | $15.6M | 20.09% | $2.4M |
MOLDS F METAL OR METAL CARBIDES,INJECT OR COMPRSSN
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8480410000 | MOLDS F METAL OR METAL CARBIDES,INJECT OR COMPRSSN | $1.3M |
MOLDS F METAL OR METAL CARBIDES,INJECT OR COMPRSSN
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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
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALTIMORE, MD | $5.8M | -- | -$5.8M |
| DETROIT, MI | $2.6M | $18K | -$2.5M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $2.1M | -- | -$2.1M |