Product classification
HS code for Die casting mold: 8480.41
Moulds, for metal or metal carbides, injection or compression types.
Classification of die casting mold under HS 8480.41
Die casting moulds for metal or metal carbides are classified under HS code 8480.41. This classification falls within Chapter 84, which covers mechanical appliances and machinery. Heading 8480 specifically addresses moulds for metal, metal carbides, glass, mineral materials, rubber, or plastics. Subheading 8480.41 is reserved for injection or compression type moulds used specifically for metal or metal carbides. Die casting is a manufacturing process where molten metal is forced into a mould cavity under high pressure; this process qualifies the tool as an injection-type mould. The classification is determined by the function of the tool (shaping material) and the material it is designed to process (metal). These moulds are typically made of high-strength tool steel and are designed to withstand extreme thermal and mechanical stress during the casting cycle.
- Covers
- High-pressure die casting (HPDC) moulds
- Gravity die casting moulds for metal
- Metal injection moulds (MIM)
- Compression moulds for metal powders
- Multi-cavity die casting dies
- Also under 8480.41
- Schunk compression moulds
- Kennametal carbide dies
- StackTeck injection moulds for metal
- custom-made MIM tooling
- Sumitomo (for their MIM machines, but also the moulds)
Codes often confused with 8480.41
Common mistake. Die casting moulds are often misclassified under HS code 8480.49, which covers other moulds for metal or metal carbides that are not injection or compression types (such as simple ingot moulds). They are also occasionally confused with HS code 8454.90, which covers parts of casting machines. However, under the General Rules of Interpretation, moulds are specifically provided for in heading 8480, which takes precedence over general machinery parts categories.
Top exporters and importers of HS 848041 (the code used for die casting mold), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 848041 (the code used for die casting mold) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 44% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 18% of world imports. Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 6.5% of its imports here ($5.2M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 848041, not only die casting mold.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $529M 44% of world exports
- 2 Italy $153M 13% of world exports
- 3 Japan $122M 10% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Mexico $195M 18% of world imports
- 2 United States $90M 8.3% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$89M 8.1% of world imports · partner records ↗
Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 6.5% of its imports here ($5.2M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
World total: $1.1B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 die casting mold
Brazil classifies die casting mold under NCM 8480.41.00: HS 8480.41 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about die casting mold
What is the HS code for Die casting mold?
The HS code for Die casting mold is 848041 (Moulds; for metal or metal carbides, injection or compression types). The HS code for a die casting mould for metal is 8480.41, covering injection or compression types.
How do I classify Die casting mold for customs?
Die casting mold is classified under HS code 848041 — Moulds; for metal or metal carbides, injection or compression types. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the die casting machine included in this code?
No, the die casting machine itself is classified under HS code 8454.30. HS code 8480.41 only covers the interchangeable mould tool used within the machine.
Which countries are the top exporters of die casting mold (HS 848041)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 848041 (the code used for die casting mold) in UN Comtrade data were China ($529M, 44% of world exports), Italy ($153M) and Japan ($122M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 die casting mold (HS 848041)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 848041 (the code used for die casting mold) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($195M, 18% of world imports), the United States ($90M) and Vietnam (about $89M). World imports came to about $1.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 6.5% of its imports here ($5.2M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Is the HS code for Die casting mold the same in all countries?
The base HS code 848041 for Die 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 die casting mold in Brazil?
In Brazil, die casting mold (HS 848041) is classified under NCM 8480.41.00.