U.S. imports of Molds for Glass (SITC 74916) totaled $4.4M in August 2026, imported from 21 countries.
Importers of Molds for Glass paid $763K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 18.58% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Molds for Glass imports of $4.4M in August 2026 ran 10% above the year-to-date monthly average of $4.0M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMolds used to form glass articles — including container glass, flat glass components, and specialty optical blanks — serve as precision capital equipment in glassmaking operations. Their design tolerances and thermal-resistance properties are critical differentiators: molds for container glass typically use cast iron or ductile iron, while those for optical or specialty glass may use graphite or ceramic composites. Trade in glass molds reflects capacity expansions in the packaging, construction, and automotive glazing sectors. Importers should verify that the mold is purpose-built for glass forming to distinguish it from mineral-material molds under a separate heading.
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227 import shipments a month
Glass molds are specifically designed for molten or semi-molten glass forming processes such as pressing, blowing, or casting glass articles. Molds for mineral materials cover non-glass substrates such as ceramics, concrete, or stone products. The intended substrate material at the time of manufacture is the key classification criterion.
Trade-remedy exposure depends on the mold's country of origin and construction material. Molds made of cast iron or steel components from certain origins may be indirectly affected by Section 232 measures on steel and aluminum inputs, which can influence pricing. A customs broker can assess whether any antidumping or countervailing duty orders apply to the specific mold type and origin.
Basic heading 491 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 74916 · $4.4M of $172.0B
ImportsExports
Imports
$4.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$872KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $47.5M of Molds for Glass.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Croatia and China together supply 70% of it. China pays 37.0% duty; Mexico 0.3%.
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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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