Product classification
HS code for Casting mold: 8480.79
Moulds, for rubber or plastics, other than injection or compression types.
Classification of casting mold under HS 8480.79
Casting molds for rubber or plastics are classified under HS code 8480.79. Chapter 84 covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8480 is dedicated to molding boxes for metal foundry, mold bases, molding patterns, and molds for metal (other than ingot molds), metal carbides, glass, mineral materials, rubber, or plastics. Within this heading, the 8480.7x series specifically addresses molds for rubber or plastics. Code 8480.79 is a residual category for molds that do not utilize injection or compression molding techniques. This includes molds used for rotational molding, vacuum forming, or blow molding. The classification is determined by the intended use of the mold and the specific mechanical process it facilitates. These molds are essential industrial tools that define the shape of the final plastic or rubber product. They are typically made of metal (such as aluminum or steel) but are classified here based on their function as a mold rather than their material composition, following the specific heading for machinery parts and tools.
- Covers
- Blow molds for plastic bottle production
- Rotational molds for large plastic tanks
- Vacuum forming molds for plastic packaging
- Transfer molds for rubber components
- Gravity molds for liquid silicone
- Also under 8480.79
- Roto-moulding tools for kayaks
- Blow moulds for plastic bottles
- Vacuum form tools for automotive interior panels
- Thermoforming moulds for food packaging
- Slush moulds for car dashboards
Codes often confused with 8480.79
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 8480.71, which is reserved specifically for injection or compression type molds. Because injection molding is the most prevalent plastic manufacturing process, many importers default to 8480.71 without verifying the molding method. Additionally, molds for metal casting should be classified under 8480.41 or 8480.49, and molds for glass under 8480.50. It is vital to identify the material being molded and the process used.
Top exporters and importers of HS 848079 (the code used for casting mold), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 848079 (the code used for casting mold) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 848079, not only casting mold.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $589M 28% of world exports
- 2 Italy $168M 7.9% of world exports
- 3 Germany $126M 6.0% of world exports
World total: $2.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $328M 13% of world imports
- 2 United States $259M 10% of world imports
- 3 Germany $117M 4.7% of world imports
World total: $2.5B 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 codes for casting mold
Brazil splits HS 8480.79 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8480.79.10Tyre vulcanising moulds
- 8480.79.90Other moulds for rubber or plastics
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about casting mold
What is the HS code for Casting mold?
The HS code for Casting mold is 848079 (Moulds; for rubber or plastics, other than injection or compression types). For rubber or plastics using processes other than injection or compression, the HS code is 8480.79.
How do I classify Casting mold for customs?
Casting mold is classified under HS code 848079 — Moulds; for rubber or plastics, other than injection or compression types. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 8480.71 and 8480.79?
8480.71 is strictly for injection or compression molds, while 8480.79 covers all other types of molds for rubber or plastics, such as blow molds or vacuum molds.
Which countries are the top exporters of casting mold (HS 848079)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 848079 (the code used for casting mold) in UN Comtrade data were China ($589M, 28% of world exports), Italy ($168M) and Germany ($126M). World exports came to about $2.1B, 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 casting mold (HS 848079)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 848079 (the code used for casting mold) in UN Comtrade data were India ($328M, 13% of world imports), the United States ($259M) and Germany ($117M). World imports came to about $2.5B, 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.
Is the HS code for Casting mold the same in all countries?
The base HS code 848079 for Casting mold is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for casting mold in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 848079 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for casting mold depends on the product's details: 8480.79.10 (Tyre vulcanising moulds), 8480.79.90 (Other moulds for rubber or plastics).