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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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