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PET Bottle Blow Molding Mold from Mexico

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.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

13.1%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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