Glass Fiber Preform Mold from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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