Bladder Operated Injection Mold for Automotive Bumpers from Germany
This specialized injection mold uses an inflatable bladder to apply uniform pressure during the cooling phase, ensuring defect-free large plastic bumper components for vehicles. It falls under HTS 8480.79.90.20 as a bladder operated mold specifically designed for plastics molding in high-volume automotive 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
• Verify mold specifications match 'bladder operated' criteria with technical drawings for CBP review to avoid misclassification
• Include material certificates confirming compatibility with plastics processing to meet FDA/USDA standards if for food-contact parts
• Declare precise dimensions and bladder mechanism details; undervaluation of custom molds is a common audit trigger