U.S. imports of Molds for Mineral Materials (SITC 74917) 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 dataDesigned to shape non-metallic, non-glass mineral substrates — including ceramics, cement, concrete, gypsum, and refractory materials — these molds are essential capital inputs for construction products, sanitary ware, and industrial ceramics manufacturing. The category is defined by the substrate being shaped rather than the mold's own material, so a steel mold used to press ceramic tiles falls here rather than under metal-mold headings. Demand is closely tied to construction activity and infrastructure investment, making import volumes a useful leading indicator of downstream production capacity.
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1.3K import shipments a month
Classification follows the primary intended use of the mold. If the mold is principally designed and marketed for mineral/ceramic substrates, 74917 applies. If it is dual-purpose or primarily used for plastics, the rubber and plastics mold headings would be more appropriate. Documentation of the mold's design specifications and end-use application supports the correct classification.
Standard commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading are required. If the mold contains steel or iron components from origins subject to Section 232 measures, a certificate of origin is important for duty assessment. No special admissibility permits are required for industrial molds of this type.
Basic heading 311 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 74917 · $26.8M of $172.0B
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Imports · August 2026
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Canada and China together supply 48% of it. China pays 19.0% duty; Canada 0.2%.
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$26.8MYoY · free account
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$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.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.