Bladder Assisted Blow Mold for Plastic Bottles from Germany
This blow molding tool incorporates a bladder system to control parison expansion and achieve precise bottle wall distribution for PET beverage containers. Falls under HTS 8480.79.90.20 as a specialized bladder operated mold for plastics packaging production.
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
• Bottle molds require food-contact material statements (FDA 21 CFR compliance) for primary packaging applications
• Document mold cavity count and cycle specifications to justify tooling value for duty calculation
• Avoid misclassification as glass molds (8480.51); clearly state PET plastics compatibility