8480.30.00.00 - Molding patterns

HTS Code 8480.30.00.00 specifically covers "Molding patterns." These are models or templates used to create a cavity in a mold, which then shapes the final product. Molding patterns are typically made of wood, metal, plastic, or other materials and are essential for the casting process, particularly in metal foundries and the production of other manufactured goods. Their primary function is to define the form and dimensions of the desired object before the molding material is introduced.

This classification is distinct from its sibling categories. While 8480.10.00.00 pertains to the "molding boxes" which contain the molding material, and 8480.20.00.00 refers to "mold bases" that support the mold, 8480.30.00.00 focuses solely on the patterns themselves that impart the desired shape. Furthermore, it is differentiated from the subsequent categories which cover completed molds for specific materials such as metal, glass, or mineral materials.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure, 8480.30.00.00 does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, classification at this level relies on correctly identifying the item as a pattern used in the molding process. This includes master patterns, pattern equipment sets, and any ancillary components designed solely for creating the mold cavity, rather than the mold itself or the box containing the molding material.