Glass Bottle Compression Mold from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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