Glass Tableware Press Mold from Germany
A multi-cavity press mold for producing glass tumblers, plates, and bowls in automatic pressing machines, shaping viscous molten glass under high pressure. It qualifies for HTS 8480.50.00 as a mold dedicated to glass tableware fabrication.
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
• Obtain supplier certification specifying glass-only use to differentiate from universal molds
• Include photos and CAD files showing glass-specific features like thermal shock resistance
• Avoid common pitfalls by not undervaluing molds; use transaction value based on design complexity