Glass Fiber Preform Mold from Germany
Mold for blow molding glass fiber reinforced preforms used in composite containers, shaping molten glass with fiber integration. Classified in HTS 8480.50.00 as a glass-specific molding tool despite composite end-use.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Clarify fiber integration process in import docs to maintain glass mold status vs. composite machinery
• Test for material composition to avoid plastics heading if fiber dominates
• Register for specialized importer status if importing high-tech glass tooling regularly