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Glass Bottle Blow Molding Pattern from Japan

A graphite or cast iron pattern used to form the plaster mold for blow-and-blow glass bottle production. Classified under HTS 8480.30.00.00 for molding patterns used in mineral material (glass) molding processes.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include glassworks process flowcharts showing pattern-to-mold sequence

• Refractory material certificates for high-heat patterns prevent material misclassification