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U.S. imports of molds for rubber or plastics (other than injection or compression types) (HS 848079) totaled $23.1M in April 2026, traded with 42 countries.
Importers of Molds for Rubber or Plastics (Other Than Injection or Compression Types) paid $2.9M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 18% on $15.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBlow molds, bladder-operated molds, and other non-injection, non-compression tooling for rubber and plastics serve distinct forming processes — blow molding for hollow containers and bladder curing for tires and industrial rubber goods — and each carries its own classification under this heading. The five 10-digit lines include dedicated provisions for shoe machinery molds (8480791000), blow molds (8480799010), bladder-operated molds (8480799020), and a residual NESOI line (8480799090). Canada and Germany are the leading sources of US imports under this heading, with China also a significant supplier. As with injection molds, goods of Chinese origin may be subject to Section 301 tariffs, and the process-specific nature of these tools means misclassification between blow and bladder lines is a recurring audit risk.
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A bladder-operated mold (8480799020) uses an internal inflatable bladder to apply forming pressure — most commonly in tire vulcanization — whereas a compression mold (classified under heading 848071) applies external mechanical pressure to shape the material. The forming mechanism, not the material being molded, drives the classification distinction.
Generally, a single article is classified as a whole under the line that best describes its primary function. If the mold is purpose-built for blow molding, 8480799010 applies; if compression is the primary function, it falls under heading 848071. Importers with combination tooling should seek a CBP binding ruling to avoid post-entry reclassification.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8480799090 | MOLDS, NESOI, FOR RUBBER OR PLASTICS | $13.1M | 18.37% | $1.3M |
| 8480799020 | BLADDER OPERATED MOLDS FOR RUBBER OR PLASTICS | $5.5M | 14.72% | $738K |
| 8480799010 | BLOW MOLDS FOR RUBBER OR PLASTICS | $4.1M | 23.81% | $874K |
| 8480791000 | MOLDS, NESOI, FOR RUBBER OR PLASTICS, FOR SHOE MCH | $377K | 14.34% | $14K |
MOLDS, NESOI, FOR RUBBER OR PLASTICS
BLADDER OPERATED MOLDS FOR RUBBER OR PLASTICS
BLOW MOLDS FOR RUBBER OR PLASTICS
MOLDS, NESOI, FOR RUBBER OR PLASTICS, FOR SHOE MCH
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8480790000 | MOLDS F RUBBER OR PLASTICS EXC INJECT OR COMPRESSN | $9.3M |
MOLDS F RUBBER OR PLASTICS EXC INJECT OR COMPRESSN
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $3.9M | $684K | -$3.3M |
| South Carolina | $2.5M | $1.1M | -$1.5M |
| Georgia | $3.4M | $225K | -$3.1M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $1.1M | $2.7M | +$1.6M |
| CHICAGO, IL | $2.7M | -- | -$2.7M |
| DETROIT, MI | $2.4M | $85K | -$2.3M |