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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of molding boxes for metal foundry (SITC 74911) totaled $544K in April 2026, traded with 11 countries.
Importers of Molding Boxes for Metal Foundry paid $77K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $544K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Molding Boxes for Metal Foundry imports of $544K in April 2026 ran 33% above the year-to-date monthly average of $409K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFoundry molding boxes — the rigid frames that contain and support sand or other molding media during metal casting — are specialized capital goods used in ferrous and non-ferrous casting operations. Their classification as tooling rather than general metalwork is important because molding boxes are purpose-built for a specific foundry process and are not interchangeable with general structural frames. Importers sourcing from major casting-equipment exporters should verify whether the articles are presented as complete molding systems or as individual flask components, as that distinction can affect classification.
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A molding box (or flask) is specifically designed to contain molding sand and withstand the mechanical and thermal stresses of metal pouring. Its classification depends on demonstrating this dedicated foundry function — typically through technical specifications, foundry process documentation, or OEM supplier certification — rather than on its physical appearance alone.
No mandatory admissibility review applies to foundry molding boxes as purely industrial equipment. However, depending on country of origin and the specific HTS subheading, Section 301 tariffs or antidumping measures may apply. Importers should confirm the applicable tariff treatment with a licensed customs broker before shipment.
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