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PP Water Bottle Blow Mold

Blow mold crafted for polypropylene (PP) water bottles, common in retail hydration packaging. It qualifies for HTS 8480.79.9010 due to its role in the blow molding of plastic containers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin Country	MFN Rate	Ch.99 Surcharges	Total Effective Rate
🇨🇳China	3.1%	+35.0%	38.1%
🇲🇽Mexico	3.1%	+10.0%	13.1%
🇨🇦Canada	3.1%	+10.0%	13.1%
🇩🇪Germany	3.1%	+10.0%	13.1%
🇯🇵Japan	3.1%	+10.0%	13.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8480.71Lower: 13.1% vs 38.1%

If for metal injection molds or rubber injection

Injection molds for rubber or specific metals have distinct subheadings from plastic blow molds.

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 38.1%

If part of semiconductor wafer processing equipment molds

Specialized molds for semiconductor plastics may fall under machines of 8479 per statistical notes.

8480.79.90Same rate: 38.1%

If general other molds without blow specification

Lack of 'blow mold' documentation could default to broader other molds category.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Label molds clearly as 'blow molds for plastics' to prevent confusion with extrusion dies

• Include test reports showing compatibility with food-grade plastics for regulatory clearance

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