Glass Bottle Blow Mold from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit mold cavity drawings and machine compatibility specs; comply with glass safety standards; distinguish from rubber/plastic molds to prevent reclassification