Product classification
HS code for Mineral mold: 8480.60
Moulds, for mineral materials.
Classification of mineral mold under HS 8480.60
HS code 8480.60 is designated for molds used for mineral materials. Classification under this heading is governed by the function of the article as a tool for forming materials into a specific shape. Chapter 84 generally covers machinery and mechanical appliances, and heading 8480 specifically addresses molding boxes and molds. For a mold to be classified under 8480.60, it must be intended for use with mineral materials such as ceramic pastes, concrete, plaster, or cement. These molds are typically used in the construction and manufacturing industries to produce bricks, tiles, or decorative elements. The classification is distinct from the machinery that might house the mold; while the machine itself might be classified under 8474 for processing minerals, the interchangeable mold that defines the shape of the final product is classified here. The material of the mold itself can be metal, but its classification is determined by the material it is designed to shape.
- Covers
- Concrete block molds
- Paving stone molds
- Ceramic slip casting molds
- Brick molds for industrial presses
- Roof tile molds
- Pre-cast concrete wall panel 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. Mineral molds are often confused with 8480.71 or 8480.79, which are molds for rubber or plastics. It is critical to identify the material being molded. Additionally, they are sometimes misclassified under 8474.90 as parts of mineral processing machinery, but heading 8480 takes precedence for the molds themselves.
Top exporters and importers of HS 848060 (the code used for mineral mold), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 848060 (the code used for mineral 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 mineral 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 mineral mold
Brazil classifies mineral 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 mineral mold
What is the HS code for Mineral mold?
The HS code for Mineral mold is 848060 (Moulds; for mineral materials). The HS code for molds for mineral materials is 8480.60.
How do I classify Mineral mold for customs?
Mineral mold is classified under HS code 848060 — Moulds; for mineral materials. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the molding machine?
No, 8480.60 only covers the mold itself. The machine that uses the mold is typically classified under heading 8474.
Which countries are the top exporters of mineral mold (HS 848060)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 848060 (the code used for mineral 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 mineral mold (HS 848060)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 848060 (the code used for mineral 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 Mineral mold the same in all countries?
The base HS code 848060 for Mineral 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 mineral mold in Brazil?
In Brazil, mineral mold (HS 848060) is classified under NCM 8480.60.00.