Glass Bottle Blow Mold

Cast iron mold used in individual section (IS) machines to form molten glass into bottles. It qualifies under HTS 8480.60.00 as a mold for mineral materials, specifically glass shaping via blowing and pressing. Cavities are precision-machined for bottle neck finishes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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8480.20.00Higher: 38.4% vs 17.5%

If for rubber molding

Glass molds are distinctly under mineral materials in 8480.60, while rubber uses 8480.20.

8475.90.10.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If parts of glass-making machinery

Essential parts of mineral-working machines may shift to 8475 if not standalone molds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Submit mold cavity drawings and machine compatibility specs; comply with glass safety standards; distinguish from rubber/plastic molds to prevent reclassification

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