Glass Bottle Compression Mold

A compression mold used in the glass industry to form bottle shapes by pressing molten glass into the mold cavity. Classified under HTS 8480.50.0010 due to its compression type design for glass molding in foundry-like processes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8480.50.00Same rate: 35%

If for injection molding of glass rather than compression

Injection-specific glass molds have a separate statistical breakout within the same heading.

8480.20.00Higher: 38.4% vs 35%

If for metal foundry use instead of glass

Molds for casting metals like aluminum shift to the metal foundry molds category.

6909.19.50Higher: 39% vs 35%

If the mold itself is made of ceramic or refractory material for retail sale

Standalone ceramic labware or crucibles classify under ceramic articles, not machinery molds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure molds meet refractory material standards for high-temperature glass processing to pass customs inspection

• Provide proof of compression mechanism (e.g

• plunger specs) to distinguish from press-and-blow types