Bladder Assisted Blow Mold for Plastic Bottles from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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