8480.50.00.10 - Injection or compression types

This HTS category, 8480.50.00.10, specifically covers molds designed for use in the injection or compression molding of glass. These molds are precisely engineered to impart the desired shape and form to molten glass during the manufacturing process. This includes molds utilized for producing a wide array of glass articles, from simple containers and tableware to more complex optical components or decorative items, where the molding method involves either injecting molten glass into a mold cavity or compressing glass material within a mold.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling, 8480.50.00.90, which encompasses "Other types" of molds for glass. While this primary category focuses solely on injection and compression molding techniques, the "Other types" category would cover molds utilizing different glass forming methods, such as blowing, pressing (where the distinction from compression molding might require careful examination of the specific process), or casting of glass. Therefore, the key differentiator lies in the specific mechanical process employed to shape the glass.

As this node is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories for this classification. All goods meeting the criteria of being molds for glass and employing either injection or compression molding techniques are directly classified under 8480.50.00.10. When classifying, focus on the method of glass shaping and the purpose of the mold itself, ensuring it is intended for molten or semi-molten glass, rather than for molding glass powder or raw materials before melting.