HS Code for Glassware mold

Molds for glassware are classified under HS code 8480.50. 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. Subheading 8480.50 specifically identifies molds designed for glass. These are essential components in the glass-blowing or glass-pressing process, used to shape molten glass into bottles, jars, or decorative items. The classification is based on the function of the article as a mold and the specific material it is intended to shape (glass), regardless of the material the mold itself is made of (usually steel or cast iron). These molds are typically precision-engineered to withstand high temperatures and repeated thermal cycling during the glass manufacturing process.

Products Included

• Glass bottle molds
• Glass jar molds
• Molds for glass tableware
• Blowing molds for glass production
• Pressing molds for glass articles

Common Misclassification

Molds for glass are sometimes misclassified under 8480.71 or 8480.79, which are for rubber or plastic molds. Another error is classifying them under 8207 as interchangeable tools for hand tools or machine tools. However, heading 8480 is more specific for the molding process itself. Additionally, the machinery that uses the molds (like glass-forming machines) is classified under 8475, but the molds themselves must remain in 8480.50.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Glassware mold?

The HS code for molds used for glass is 8480.50.

Does this code include the machine that blows the glass?

No, the machinery for hot-working glass is classified under HS code 8475. HS code 8480.50 only covers the molds used within those machines.