Product classification
HS code for Rubber injection mold: 8480.71
Moulds, for rubber or plastics, injection or compression types.
Classification of rubber injection mold under HS 8480.71
Rubber injection molds are classified under HS code 8480.71. This classification is part of Heading 8480, which encompasses molding boxes for metal foundry, mold bases, and molds for metal, metal carbides, glass, mineral materials, rubber, or plastics. Subheading 8480.71 is specifically designated for molds used for rubber or plastics that operate via injection or compression. The classification is determined by the function of the tool—shaping material into a specific form—and the specific manufacturing process it supports (injection molding). These molds are typically made of steel or aluminum and are precision-engineered to fit into an injection molding machine. Under Section XVI, Note 1, and Chapter 84, the mold is classified separately from the machine it is used in. The material being molded (rubber) and the method (injection) are the two critical factors that lead to the 8480.71 designation.
- Covers
- Steel injection molds for automotive rubber parts
- Multi-cavity molds for rubber O-rings and gaskets
- Compression molds for heavy-duty rubber seals
- Cold runner systems and blocks for rubber injection
- Precision molds for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) components
- 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 common error is classifying the mold under the same code as the machine, which is HS code 8477.10 (Injection molding machines). However, molds are considered separate interchangeable tools. Another misclassification occurs with HS code 8207.30, which covers tools for pressing, stamping, or punching; while molds exert pressure, they are specifically excluded from Chapter 82 when they fall under the definition of Heading 8480. Finally, molds that do not use injection or compression methods (such as simple gravity molds) should be classified under 8480.79.
Top exporters and importers of HS 848071 (the code used for rubber injection mold), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 848071 (the code used for rubber 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 rubber 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 rubber injection mold
Brazil classifies rubber 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 rubber injection mold
What is the HS code for Rubber injection mold?
The HS code for Rubber injection mold is 848071 (Moulds; for rubber or plastics, injection or compression types). The correct HS code for an injection or compression type mold used for rubber is 8480.71.
How do I classify Rubber injection mold for customs?
Rubber 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.
Are mold bases classified under this code?
No, mold bases are classified under HS code 8480.20, while the specific injection mold itself falls under 8480.71.
Which countries are the top exporters of rubber injection mold (HS 848071)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 848071 (the code used for rubber 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 rubber injection mold (HS 848071)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 848071 (the code used for rubber 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 Rubber injection mold the same in all countries?
The base HS code 848071 for Rubber 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 rubber injection mold in Brazil?
In Brazil, rubber injection mold (HS 848071) is classified under NCM 8480.71.00.