Press-and-Blow Glass Bottle Mold from China
A precision mold used in the individual section (IS) machine for forming glass bottles via the press-and-blow process, where a plunger presses molten glass into the mold cavity followed by blowing. It falls under HTS 8480.50.00 as a specialized mold designed exclusively for shaping glass during manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the mold is specifically for glass production with manufacturer specs to avoid misclassification under plastics or rubber molds
• Include detailed engineering drawings and end-use certificates to confirm glass-specific design during customs review
• Check for anti-dumping duties on molds from certain countries and ensure proper valuation excluding assembly costs