Press-and-Blow Glass Bottle Mold from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• 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