Product classification
HS code for Ceramic mold: 8480.60
Moulds, for mineral materials.
Classification of ceramic mold under HS 8480.60
Ceramic molds are classified under HS code 8480.60. This heading covers molding boxes for metal foundry, mold bases, and molds for various materials. Subheading 8480.60 specifically identifies molds for mineral materials. In the context of the Harmonized System, "mineral materials" include substances like clay, concrete, cement, plaster, or even ceramic pastes. Even if the mold itself is constructed from a ceramic material, it is classified in Chapter 84 as a tool or piece of machinery equipment used in the production process. This classification is based on the function of the item as a form-giving tool rather than its material composition. These molds are essential in the manufacturing of bricks, roof tiles, and architectural ornaments. They must be distinguished from the finished ceramic products they produce and from molds used for plastics or metals. The durability and heat resistance of ceramic molds make them ideal for casting mineral-based products that require high-temperature processing or chemical stability during the setting phase.
- Covers
- Ceramic molds for concrete casting
- Molds for ceramic tile production
- Ceramic forms for plaster molding
- Molding blocks for brick manufacture
- Ceramic liners for mineral material molds
- Also under 8480.60
- Masa concrete block moulds
- Zenith concrete product moulds
- SACMI ceramic tile dies
- custom-made moulds for architectural concrete
- moulds for fibre cement products
Codes often confused with 8480.60
Common mistake. Ceramic molds are often misclassified under 6903.20 or other subheadings in Chapter 69 (refractory ceramic goods). While they may have refractory properties, their identity as a "mold" for machinery use places them in 8480.60. They are also occasionally confused with 8480.71, which is specifically for molds used for rubber or plastics, not mineral materials.
Top exporters and importers of HS 848060 (the code used for ceramic mold), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 848060 (the code used for ceramic mold) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 848060, not only ceramic mold.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $386M 28% of world exports
- 2 Malaysia $153M 11% of world exports
- 3 Germany $152M 11% of world exports
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $218M 16% of world imports
- 2 India $180M 13% of world imports
- 3 Malaysia $125M 9.1% of world imports
World total: $1.4B 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 ceramic mold
Brazil classifies ceramic mold under NCM 8480.60.00: HS 8480.60 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about ceramic mold
What is the HS code for Ceramic mold?
The HS code for Ceramic mold is 848060 (Moulds; for mineral materials). The HS code for ceramic molds used for mineral materials is 8480.60.
How do I classify Ceramic mold for customs?
Ceramic mold is classified under HS code 848060 — Moulds; for mineral materials. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the size of the mold affect the HS code?
No, the size of the mold does not change the classification. As long as the mold is designed for shaping mineral materials like clay or concrete, it remains under 8480.60 regardless of its dimensions.
Which countries are the top exporters of ceramic mold (HS 848060)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 848060 (the code used for ceramic mold) in UN Comtrade data were China ($386M, 28% of world exports), Malaysia ($153M) and Germany ($152M). World exports came to about $1.4B, 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 ceramic mold (HS 848060)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 848060 (the code used for ceramic mold) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($218M, 16% of world imports), India ($180M) and Malaysia ($125M). World imports came to about $1.4B, 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 Ceramic mold the same in all countries?
The base HS code 848060 for Ceramic 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 ceramic mold in Brazil?
In Brazil, ceramic mold (HS 848060) is classified under NCM 8480.60.00.