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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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