HDPE Jerry Can Blow Mold from Mexico
Precision blow mold for manufacturing high-density polyethylene (HDPE) jerry cans used for chemicals and fuels. Classified under HTS 8480.79.9010 as it is a specialized mold for plastics blow molding process.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide proof of plastics-specific design; mislabeling as general molds leads to audits
• Document mold cavity dimensions and material compatibility for accurate duty assessment
• Watch for country-of-origin rules if molds from China, as anti-dumping duties may apply