Product classification
HS code for Glass mold: 8480.50
Moulds, for glass.
Classification of glass mold under HS 8480.50
Glass molds are classified under HS code 8480.50, which specifically covers moulds for glass. This classification is determined by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, as the product is a tool used for the shaping of materials in a molten or liquid state. Heading 8480 encompasses moulding boxes for metal foundry, mould bases, and various types of moulds for metal, metal carbides, glass, mineral materials, rubber, or plastics. Because these items are considered essential components of the manufacturing process rather than independent machinery, they are categorized here. The classification depends on the mold's function as a form-giving tool. These molds are typically made of cast iron, steel, or specialized alloys capable of withstanding the high temperatures of molten glass. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the mold is used for manual glassblowing or automated industrial production lines.
- Covers
- Blow molds for glass bottles
- Press molds for glassware
- Neck rings and plungers for glass forming
- Moulds for glass insulators
- Moulds for laboratory glassware
- Moulds for glass bricks and tiles
- Also under 8480.50
- Emhart Glass moulds
- Bucher Emhart Glass tooling
- Heye International moulds
- custom-made moulds for art glass
- moulds for pharmaceutical vials
Codes often confused with 8480.50
Common mistake. A frequent error is classifying glass molds under HS code 8475, which covers machines for assembling electric or electronic lamps, tubes, or valves, or machines for manufacturing or hot working glass. While the molds are used in these machines, they are distinct tools classified under 8480. Another common mistake is using 6815 for graphite molds; however, if the mold is specifically for glass forming, 8480.50 is the more specific heading. Additionally, some importers mistakenly use 7325 for cast articles of iron or steel, but the functional nature of the item as a mold takes precedence.
Top exporters and importers of HS 848050 (the code used for glass mold), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 848050 (the code used for glass mold) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 9.3% 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 848050, not only glass mold.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $204M 34% of world exports
- 2 Croatia $127M 21% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $34M 5.6% of world exports
World total: $603M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $57M 9.3% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $44M 7.3% of world imports
- 3 Germany $35M 5.8% of world imports
World total: $608M 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 glass mold
Brazil classifies glass mold under NCM 8480.50.00: HS 8480.50 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about glass mold
What is the HS code for Glass mold?
The HS code for Glass mold is 848050 (Moulds; for glass). The primary HS code for glass molds is 8480.50, which covers moulds specifically designed for glass processing.
How do I classify Glass mold for customs?
Glass mold is classified under HS code 848050 — Moulds; for glass. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include molds for plastic?
No, molds for plastic or rubber are classified under HS code 8480.71 or 8480.79, depending on the type of mold (e.g., injection or compression).
Which countries are the top exporters of glass mold (HS 848050)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 848050 (the code used for glass mold) in UN Comtrade data were China ($204M, 34% of world exports), Croatia ($127M) and Türkiye ($34M). World exports came to about $603M, 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 glass mold (HS 848050)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 848050 (the code used for glass mold) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($57M, 9.3% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($44M) and Germany ($35M). World imports came to about $608M, 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 Glass mold the same in all countries?
The base HS code 848050 for Glass 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 glass mold in Brazil?
In Brazil, glass mold (HS 848050) is classified under NCM 8480.50.00.