Pharmaceutical Vial Compression Mold from Japan
Compression mold for producing glass vials used in pharmaceutical packaging, formed by compressing gobs of molten glass. Falls under HTS 8480.50.0010 for its compression mechanism tailored to glass mineral material molding.
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
• Include USP-compliant surface finish specs to meet pharmaceutical import regulations
• Document mold dimensions precisely to prevent reclassification as general glassware machinery