Press-and-Blow Glass Bottle Mold from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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