Molds for glass
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Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Products classified under HTS 8480.50.00
Float Glass Pattern Mold
Textured pattern mold applied to molten glass ribbon in float glass lines to create decorative or functional surface patterns on sheet glass. HTS 8480.50.00 applies to such specialized glass surface molding equipment.
Glass Bulb Forming Mold
Rotary or plunge mold for shaping glass bulbs in lighting production, forming precise spherical or tubular shapes from molten glass. Specifically classified under HTS 8480.50.00 for lighting glassware molding.
Press-and-Blow Glass Bottle Mold
A precision mold used in the individual section (IS) machine for forming glass bottles via the press-and-blow process, where a plunger presses molten glass into the mold cavity followed by blowing. It falls under HTS 8480.50.00 as a specialized mold designed exclusively for shaping glass during manufacturing.
Blow Mold for Glass Jars
A cavity mold employed in blow-and-blow glass forming machines to shape wide-mouth glass jars from molten gobbets by initial counter-blowing and final blowing. Classified under HTS 8480.50.00 due to its purpose-built design for glass container production.
Glass Tableware Press Mold
A multi-cavity press mold for producing glass tumblers, plates, and bowls in automatic pressing machines, shaping viscous molten glass under high pressure. It qualifies for HTS 8480.50.00 as a mold dedicated to glass tableware fabrication.
Narrow Neck Press Blow Mold
Precision mold set for narrow-neck glass containers like vials and bottles, used in press-blow mechanisms to form the neck finish and body. Falls under HTS 8480.50.00 for its role in pharmaceutical and beverage glass packaging.
Glass Fiber Preform Mold
Mold for blow molding glass fiber reinforced preforms used in composite containers, shaping molten glass with fiber integration. Classified in HTS 8480.50.00 as a glass-specific molding tool despite composite end-use.
Glass Ampoule Neck Mold
Precision mold segment for forming the constricted neck and break line on pharmaceutical glass ampoules during high-speed production. Falls under HTS 8480.50.00 as integral to sterile glass packaging molding.
Decorative Glass Press Mold
Artistic press mold with intricate patterns for premium decorative glassware like vases and ornaments, imparting detailed relief designs. Classified HTS 8480.50.00 for specialty glass artistic molding.
Glass Cookware Forming Mold
Heavy-duty mold for pressing borosilicate glass cookware such as pie dishes and casserole forms, designed for thermal resistance. HTS 8480.50.00 covers molds for kitchen glass articles.