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Glass Ampoule Neck Mold from Japan

Precision mold segment for forming the constricted neck and break line on pharmaceutical glass ampoules during high-speed production. Falls under HTS 8480.50.00 as integral to sterile glass packaging molding.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide USP Type I glass certification compatibility to support pharma end-use

• Declare as mold components if part of larger ampoule mold sets

• Monitor FDA import alerts for mold hygiene standards