PET Preform Injection Mold from China
A precision injection mold designed for producing polyethylene terephthalate (PET) preforms used in blow molding bottles. It falls under HTS 8480.50.0010 as it is specifically an injection type mold for plastics, enabling high-volume production of consistent preform shapes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify mold material (e.g
• steel or aluminum) complies with US safety standards like ASTM for durability
• Include detailed engineering drawings and cavity specifications in documentation to avoid reclassification