Bladder Operated Tire Tread Mold Segment from Canada
Modular mold segment for tire retreading operations, using bladder pressure to ensure void-free rubber flow into tread patterns. HTS 8480.79.90.20 due to bladder mechanism in rubber/plastics tire component molding.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Tire molds require DOT compliance markings documentation even for tooling
• Segmented molds declared by total set value; provide assembly diagrams
• Distinguish from complete curing presses (8477.51) by standalone mold function