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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of molds for rubber or plastics (n.e.s.) (SITC 74919) totaled $23.1M in April 2026, traded with 42 countries.
Importers of Molds for Rubber or Plastics (N.E.S.) paid $2.9M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 18% on $15.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCovering rubber and plastics molds that do not fall under the injection or compression type heading, this residual category captures blow molds, rotational molds, transfer molds, and other specialized forming tools used across packaging, automotive, and industrial applications. Blow molds for PET bottles and HDPE containers are among the most commercially significant types in this grouping, given the scale of beverage and consumer packaging production. As with injection molds, origin matters: imports from certain Asian manufacturing hubs may carry Section 301 exposure, and buyers should verify classification at the 10-digit HTS level to determine applicable duty treatment.
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Blow molds — including those used for PET bottle production — are not injection or compression type molds and therefore fall under the N.E.S. residual heading for rubber and plastics molds. Injection preform molds, however, would be classified under the injection mold heading. The distinction turns on the specific forming process the mold is designed to perform.
A detailed technical description specifying the mold type (e.g., blow, rotational, transfer), the polymer substrate it is designed to process, and engineering drawings or product specifications are useful supporting documents. These help distinguish the mold from injection/compression types and confirm the correct heading, reducing the risk of a customs query or reclassification.
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