PET Bottle Blow Molding Mold

Precision mold used in blow molding machines to form PET plastic bottles for beverages. It falls under HTS 8480.79.9090 as an 'other mold' for plastics, distinct from injection or compression molds. Designed with cooling channels for high-speed production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.1%+35.0%38.1%
🇲🇽Mexico3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇨🇦Canada3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇩🇪Germany3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇯🇵Japan3.1%+10.0%13.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8480.71.40.00Lower: 35% vs 38.1%

If specifically for injection molding of rubber

Injection molds for rubber are classified separately under 8480.71, while blow molds for plastics remain in 8480.79.

8480.60.00Lower: 17.5% vs 38.1%

If sold as a complete mold base without custom cavities

Plain mold bases without patterns fall under 8480.60, but assembled custom molds for plastics go to 8480.79.

8477.90Lower: 13.1% vs 38.1%

If imported as part of a complete blow molding machine

Molds integrated into machinery may classify with the machine under 8477, not separately as tooling.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify mold material (e.g

steel, aluminum) and provide engineering drawings to confirm classification as a plastic mold under Chapter 84

Include detailed specifications on cavity count and compatibility with blow molding machines to avoid misclassification as machinery parts

Ensure origin certificates for steel components to benefit from any preferential tariff treatments

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