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PET Bottle Preform Injection Mold from Germany

This precision injection mold is designed for producing PET preforms used in blow-molding plastic bottles. It features multiple cavities for high-volume production and is made from hardened steel to withstand high pressures and temperatures. Classified under HTS 8480.71.80 as an injection-type mold for plastics, excluding specific rectangular injection molds.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify mold specifications match 'other' category excluding rectangular designs; provide detailed engineering drawings for customs valuation

• Ensure compliance with country-of-origin rules for steel components

• Watch for anti-dumping duties on Chinese molds