Thermoformed Plastic Packaging Tray Mold from China

Aluminum mold for vacuum thermoforming PET or PVC trays used in food and pharmaceutical packaging. Classified as other molds for plastics under HTS 8480.79.9090, optimized for high-volume production with quick-change features. Includes texture patterns for anti-slip surfaces.

Duty Rate — China → United States

38.1%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Document thermoforming process parameters to differentiate from injection molds and support 8480.79 classification

For food-contact molds, provide supplier declarations for mold materials meeting 21 CFR 177 standards

Use ISPM-15 compliant wooden crates for shipping to avoid fumigation delays at U.S. ports