Blow Mold for Glass Jars from China
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.
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
• Label molds clearly as 'for glass only' and provide material compatibility test data to prevent reclassification
• Document mold dimensions and tolerances matching glass industry standards to support HTS 8480.50.00 declaration
• Be aware of quotas or special duties on high-precision molds; file with full production process description