U.S. imports of Injection and Compression Molds for Metal or Metal Carbides (HS 848041) totaled $11.2M in August 2026, imported from 31 countries.
Importers of Injection and Compression Molds for Metal or Metal Carbides paid $1.5M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 13.81% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Injection and Compression Molds for Metal or Metal Carbides imports of $11.2M in August 2026 ran 17% above the year-to-date monthly average of $9.6M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataInjection and compression molds designed for shaping metal or metal carbide workpieces are precision tooling inputs for automotive, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing, where mold geometry directly determines the dimensional accuracy of finished metal components. Japan leads US import supply, followed by China and Canada — a sourcing pattern that reflects Japan's deep expertise in precision die and mold engineering for automotive and electronics applications. Imports from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, creating a meaningful cost differential that has prompted some manufacturers to qualify Japanese or Canadian toolmakers as alternative sources. The single US tariff line (8480410000) covers both injection and compression types, so the distinction between mold types does not affect duty but may matter for technical specifications and lead-time negotiations.
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Chapter 84 separates molds by the material being shaped: heading 848041 covers molds for metal or metal carbides, while molds for rubber or plastics fall under heading 848059. The classification depends on the material the mold is designed to process, not the material of the mold itself. A mold body made of tool steel that shapes plastic parts is classified under 848059, not 848041.
Japanese mold suppliers are generally associated with tighter dimensional tolerances, longer service life, and established quality management systems aligned with automotive OEM requirements (e.g., IATF 16949). Chinese suppliers often offer shorter initial lead times and lower unit costs, but Section 301 tariff exposure and concerns about intellectual property protection for proprietary mold designs have led some US manufacturers to favor Japanese or Canadian sources for high-precision or high-volume tooling programs.
Subheading 4 of 9 in heading 8480
Subheading 848041 · $11.2M of $222.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$11.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $102.5M of Injection and Compression Molds for Metal or Metal Carbides and exported $21.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8480410000 | Molds F Metal or Metal Carbides, Inject or Comprssn | $11.1M | 13.81% | 75.62% | $1.5M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8480410000 | Molds F Metal or Metal Carbides, Inject or Comprssn | $1.1M |
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.
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Japan and China together supply 40% of it. China pays 38.1% duty; Canada <0.1%.
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rate provision · imports
24.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 13.81% of imports for consumption.