Blow Mold for Glass Jars from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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