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PET Bottle Blow Molding Mold from Japan

Precision mold used in blow molding machines to form PET plastic bottles for beverages. It falls under HTS 8480.79.90 as a mold for plastics, specifically for other types beyond injection or compression molds. Designed with cooling channels for high-volume production.

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

• Provide detailed engineering drawings and material certifications to verify classification as a plastic mold

• Ensure molds are clearly marked for plastics use to avoid reclassification under metalworking tools