Product classification
HS code for Glassware mold: 8480.50
Moulds, for glass.
Classification of glassware mold under HS 8480.50
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.
- Covers
- Glass bottle molds
- Glass jar molds
- Molds for glass tableware
- Blowing molds for glass production
- Pressing molds for glass articles
- 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. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 848050 (the code used for glassware mold), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 848050 (the code used for glassware 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 glassware 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 glassware mold
Brazil classifies glassware 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 glassware mold
What is the HS code for Glassware mold?
The HS code for Glassware mold is 848050 (Moulds; for glass). The HS code for molds used for glass is 8480.50.
How do I classify Glassware mold for customs?
Glassware mold is classified under HS code 848050 — Moulds; for glass. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of glassware mold (HS 848050)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 848050 (the code used for glassware 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 glassware mold (HS 848050)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 848050 (the code used for glassware 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 Glassware mold the same in all countries?
The base HS code 848050 for Glassware 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 glassware mold in Brazil?
In Brazil, glassware mold (HS 848050) is classified under NCM 8480.50.00.