Product classification
HS code for Plastic injection mold: 8480.71
Moulds, for rubber or plastics, injection or compression types.
Classification of plastic injection mold under HS 8480.71
Plastic injection molds are classified under HS code 8480.71. This classification is found in Chapter 84, which covers machinery and mechanical appliances. Heading 8480 is specifically designated for moulding boxes for metal foundry, mould bases, moulding patterns, and moulds for various materials including metal, glass, rubber, or plastics. Subheading 8480.71 is the specific code for injection or compression type moulds used for rubber or plastics. These molds are precision-engineered tools into which molten plastic is forced to create a specific shape. Even though these molds are used in conjunction with injection molding machines (which are classified under 8477.10), the molds themselves are classified separately in 8480 because they are interchangeable tools. The classification is based on the function of the item as a container or cavity for shaping material into a finished product.
- Covers
- Steel injection molds for plastic automotive parts
- Multi-cavity injection molds for consumer electronics
- Hot runner injection molds
- Cold runner injection molds
- Compression molds for thermosetting plastics
- Mould bases and bolsters for injection moulding
- Also under 8480.71
- Husky Injection Molding Systems moulds
- DME Company moulds
- Progressive Components moulds
- StackTeck Systems moulds
Codes often confused with 8480.71
Common mistake. A frequent mistake is classifying the mold under HS code 8477.10, which is the code for the injection molding machine itself. While the mold is a part of the machine's operation, heading 8480 specifically covers molds as separate entities. Another misclassification occurs with HS code 8207, which covers interchangeable tools for hand tools or machine tools. However, Note 1(m) to Chapter 82 excludes moulds of heading 8480. Finally, some importers mistakenly use 7326 for general steel articles, but the specific functional heading for molds (8480) always takes precedence over a general material heading.
Top exporters and importers of HS 848071 (the code used for plastic injection mold), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 848071 (the code used for plastic injection mold) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 848071, not only plastic injection mold.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $6.0B 43% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.2B 8.6% of world exports
- 3 South Korea $876M 6.3% of world exports
World total: $14.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.6B 13% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $1.3B 10% of world imports
- 3 Germany $1.1B 8.3% of world imports
World total: $13.0B 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 plastic injection mold
Brazil classifies plastic injection mold under NCM 8480.71.00: HS 8480.71 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about plastic injection mold
What is the HS code for Plastic injection mold?
The HS code for Plastic injection mold is 848071 (Moulds; for rubber or plastics, injection or compression types). The specific HS code for an injection-type mold for plastics is 8480.71.
How do I classify Plastic injection mold for customs?
Plastic injection mold is classified under HS code 848071 — Moulds; for rubber or plastics, injection or compression types. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the spare parts for the mold?
Yes, parts of molds are generally classified under 8480.90, but the complete injection mold assembly is 8480.71.
Which countries are the top exporters of plastic injection mold (HS 848071)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 848071 (the code used for plastic injection mold) in UN Comtrade data were China ($6.0B, 43% of world exports), Germany ($1.2B) and South Korea ($876M). World exports came to about $14.0B, 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 plastic injection mold (HS 848071)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 848071 (the code used for plastic injection mold) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.6B, 13% of world imports), Mexico ($1.3B) and Germany ($1.1B). World imports came to about $13.0B, 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 Plastic injection mold the same in all countries?
The base HS code 848071 for Plastic injection 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 plastic injection mold in Brazil?
In Brazil, plastic injection mold (HS 848071) is classified under NCM 8480.71.00.