HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8480.71 – Moulds; for rubber or plastics, injection or compression types
HS code 8480.71 is the 6-digit subheading for moulds, for rubber or plastics, injection or compression types. It is used for plastic injection moulds, rubber compression moulds, multi-cavity injection moulds, hot runner moulds and cold runner moulds.
What HS 8480.71 covers
This HS code encompasses moulds specifically designed for shaping rubber or plastics through injection or compression processes. These are critical tools in the manufacturing of countless everyday items, from automotive parts and electronic casings to consumer goods and medical devices. Countries with robust manufacturing sectors, particularly in automotive, electronics, and consumer plastics, are major importers, including China, Mexico, the United States, and Germany. Exporters are often nations with advanced tooling industries, such as Germany, Japan, South Korea, and Italy, known for their precision engineering and mould-making expertise. The trade in these moulds is highly sensitive to design specifications, material quality (e.g., steel grade), and manufacturing tolerances, as these directly impact the quality and cost-effectiveness of the final plastic or rubber products. Understanding the type of plastic/rubber, part complexity, and production volume is key for successful trade.
- Covers
- Plastic injection moulds
- Rubber compression moulds
- Multi-cavity injection moulds
- Hot runner moulds
- Cold runner moulds
- Blow moulds for plastics
- Prototype injection moulds
- Examples
- Husky Injection Molding Systems moulds
- DME Company moulds
- Progressive Components moulds
- StackTeck Systems moulds
Codes often confused with 8480.71
Common mistake. This code is distinct from moulds for metal or mineral materials (8480.41, 8480.50) and general patterns for moulding (8480.10), specifically covering those for rubber or plastics via injection or compression.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 848071, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 848071 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $6.0B 43% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.2B 8.6% of world exports
- 3 South Korea $876M 6.3% of world exports
World total: $14.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.6B 13% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $1.3B 10% of world imports
- 3 Germany $1.1B 8.3% of world imports
World total: $13.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 8480.71
Brazil does not split HS 8480.71: its NCM code is 8480.71.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.80 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8480.71
What is HS code 848071?
HS code 848071 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Moulds; for rubber or plastics, injection or compression types. This HS code encompasses moulds specifically designed for shaping rubber or plastics through injection or compression processes. These are critical tools in the manufacturing of countless everyday items, from automotive parts and electronic casings to consumer goods and medical devices. Countries with robust manufacturing sectors, particularly in automotive, electronics, and consumer plastics, are major importers, including China, Mexico, the United States, and Germany. Exporters are often nations with advanced tooling industries, such as Germany, Japan, South Korea, and Italy, known for their precision engineering and mould-making expertise. The trade in these moulds is highly sensitive to design specifications, material quality (e.g., steel grade), and manufacturing tolerances, as these directly impact the quality and cost-effectiveness of the final plastic or rubber products. Understanding the type of plastic/rubber, part complexity, and production volume is key for successful trade.
What products fall under HS code 848071?
Plastic injection moulds, Rubber compression moulds, Multi-cavity injection moulds, Hot runner moulds, Cold runner moulds, Blow moulds for plastics, Prototype injection moulds
What are common misclassifications for HS code 848071?
This code is distinct from moulds for metal or mineral materials (8480.41, 8480.50) and general patterns for moulding (8480.10), specifically covering those for rubber or plastics via injection or compression.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 848071?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 848071 in UN Comtrade data were China ($6.0B, 43% of world exports), Germany ($1.2B) and South Korea ($876M). World exports came to about $14.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 848071?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 848071 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.6B, 13% of world imports), Mexico ($1.3B) and Germany ($1.1B). World imports came to about $13.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 848071 structured?
HS code 848071 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (80) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (71) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 848071?
In Brazil, HS code 848071 is NCM 8480.71.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.