Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Injection & Compression Molds for Rubber or Plastics (HS 848071) totaled $149.9M in August 2026, imported from 50 countries.
Importers of Injection & Compression Molds for Rubber or Plastics paid $22.2M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 14.79% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Injection & Compression Molds for Rubber or Plastics imports of $149.9M in August 2026 ran 29% above the year-to-date monthly average of $116.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataInjection and compression molds for rubber or plastics are precision tooling components central to high-volume manufacturing across footwear, automotive, consumer goods, and semiconductor packaging. The US schedule breaks this heading into four 10-digit lines: shoe molds (8480711000), semiconductor device molds (8480714000), injection-type molds not elsewhere specified (8480718045), and compression-type molds not elsewhere specified (8480718060). Canada leads US import supply, followed by China and Germany, reflecting both proximity-driven tooling partnerships and the global precision-machining capabilities of European suppliers. Imports from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs, making origin and classification review a key step before entry.
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1.8K import shipments a month
Classification hinges on the mold's dedicated end use: molds specifically designed for shoe machinery fall under 8480711000, while injection-type molds for other rubber or plastic articles not elsewhere specified fall under 8480718045. If the mold is dual-purpose or its end use is ambiguous, a binding ruling request to CBP is advisable before importation.
Yes. Injection and compression molds for rubber or plastics imported from China are generally subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should verify the applicable list and rate at the time of entry, as Section 301 coverage and exclusions are subject to ongoing review and modification.
Subheading 1 of 9 in heading 8480
Subheading 848071 · $149.9M of $222.8M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$149.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$35.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.4B of Injection & Compression Molds for Rubber or Plastics and exported $460.4M.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8480718045 | Injection Type Molds for Rubber or Plastics, NESOI | $134.7M | 14.75% | 83.84% | $19.9M |
| 8480718060 | Compression Type Mold for Rubber/Plastics, NESOI | $11.4M | 16.80% | 88.36% | $1.9M |
| 8480711000 | Inject or Comprssn Molds F Rub or Plastics, Shoe | $1.9M | 10.54% | 33.33% | $203K |
| 8480714000 | Inj/Compr Molds Rub/Plas Manuf Semicondctr Devices | $1.9M | 9.53% | 77.89% | $179K |
Injection Type Molds for Rubber or Plastics, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and South Korea together supply 52% of it. China pays 40.3% duty; Canada 7.9%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
16.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 14.79% of imports for consumption.