PP Water Bottle Blow Mold from Mexico
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.
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
• 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