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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of molds for metals or metal carbides (n.e.s.) (SITC 74915) totaled $3.2M in April 2026, traded with 21 countries.
Importers of Molds for Metals or Metal Carbides (N.E.S.) paid $684K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 23% on $3.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Molds for Metals or Metal Carbides (N.E.S.) imports of $3.2M in April 2026 ran 38% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.3M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataClassified under the residual "not elsewhere specified" provision, these molds shape cast or sintered metal and metal carbide components across automotive, aerospace, and tooling industries. The N.E.S. designation means importers must confirm that the mold does not fall under a more specific SITC heading before applying this code. Material composition of the mold itself — whether machined steel, cast iron, or graphite — can influence classification and valuation at entry. Demand tracks closely with domestic manufacturing investment cycles and capital equipment spending.
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The N.E.S. provision applies only when the mold cannot be classified under a more specific heading — for example, molds explicitly for rubber, plastics, glass, or mineral materials each have dedicated SITC codes. A licensed customs broker can review the mold's intended substrate material and design specifications to confirm residual classification is appropriate.
Classification is driven by the material the mold is designed to shape, not the mold's own composition. However, the mold's construction material (e.g., hardened tool steel vs. graphite) may affect valuation and, in some cases, whether separate trade-remedy measures apply to the mold material itself.
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