8480.79.90.20/Bladder Operated Tire Tread Mold Segment/Japan

Bladder Operated Tire Tread Mold Segment from Japan

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 — 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%

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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