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U.S. imports of molds for mineral materials (SITC 74917) totaled $25.4M in July 2026, traded with 35 countries.
Importers of Molds for Mineral Materials paid $1.5M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $13.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Molds for Mineral Materials imports of $25.4M in July 2026 ran 22% above the year-to-date monthly average of $20.8M.
Last updated: July 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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1.2K shipments/mo
Basic heading 318 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 74917 · $25.4M of $175.6B
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.
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Imports · July 2026
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Canada and Italy together supply 47% of it.
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$25.4MYoY · Pro
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$8.0MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.