Bladder Assisted Blow Mold for Plastic Bottles from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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