U.S. imports of Molds for Mineral Materials (HS 848060) totaled $26.8M in August 2026, imported from 38 countries.
Importers of Molds for Mineral Materials paid $1.8M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 6.57% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Molds for Mineral Materials imports of $26.8M in August 2026 ran 25% above the year-to-date monthly average of $21.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMolds used to shape mineral-based materials — including concrete, cement, plaster, ceramite, and similar non-metallic, non-glass mineral compounds — classify here, with the US schedule distinguishing injection/compression types (8480600010) from all other configurations (8480600090). Canada is the leading US supplier, followed by Germany and Mexico, a North American-heavy sourcing pattern that means USMCA preferential treatment is frequently available for Canadian- and Mexican-origin molds meeting applicable rules of origin. These molds are widely used in precast concrete, refractory brick, and architectural stone production, making them a capital-goods input for construction and infrastructure sectors.
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1.3K import shipments a month
Mineral materials in this context include inorganic, non-metallic substances such as concrete, cement, plaster, gypsum, ceramics, and refractory compounds. Glass is excluded — molds for glass classify under 8480.50. Rubber and plastics are also excluded, with those molds covered by 8480.71 and 8480.79. The key is that the material being molded must be a mineral compound that is neither vitrified (glass) nor organic polymer (rubber/plastic).
Yes, provided the molds meet the applicable USMCA rules-of-origin requirements — typically a tariff classification change or regional value content threshold. Importers should obtain a valid USMCA certification of origin from the Canadian supplier and retain it for at least five years to support any post-entry audit.
ImportsExports
Imports
$26.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$11.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $242.0M of Molds for Mineral Materials and exported $114.5M.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8480600090 | Molds, NESOI, For Mineral Materials | $24.1M | 6.19% | 50.42% | $1.5M |
| 8480600010 | Molds for Mineral Matl, Inject or Compression Type | $2.7M | 9.93% | 77.91% | $270K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8480600000 | Molds for Mineral Materials | $11.4M |
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.
Subheading 2 of 9 in heading 8480
Subheading 848060 · $26.8M of $222.8M
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and China together supply 48% of it. China pays 19.0% duty; Canada 0.2%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
46.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 6.57% of imports for consumption.