HS Code for Rubber mold

HS code 8480.79 is distinct from rubber product codes because it falls under Chapter 84, which covers machinery and mechanical appliances. Heading 8480 specifically covers moulding boxes for metal foundry, mould bases, moulding patterns, and moulds for metal, metal carbides, glass, mineral materials, rubber, or plastics. Subheading 8480.79 is the classification for moulds used for rubber or plastics that are not injection or compression types. This includes a wide variety of industrial tools such as gravity moulds, transfer moulds, and rotational moulds. The classification is determined by the function of the object—acting as a cavity or form to shape raw material into a specific part—and the material it is designed to process. These moulds are typically made of metal (like steel or aluminum) but are classified based on their use in the rubber and plastics industry.

Products Included

• Rotational moulds for producing large plastic tanks
• Transfer moulds for vulcanizing complex rubber shapes
• Vacuum forming moulds for plastic sheets
• Gravity feed moulds for rubber casting
• Blow moulds for plastic bottle production (if not compression/injection)

Common Misclassification

This code is most often confused with 8480.71, which is specifically for injection or compression type moulds. These are the most common industrial moulds, so 8480.79 is only used when the moulding process does not fit those two categories. It is also important not to classify the mould under the material it is made of (e.g., Chapter 73 for steel) or under the heading for the rubber products it creates (Chapter 40).

FAQ

What is the HS code for Rubber mold?

The HS code for moulds used for rubber or plastics, other than injection or compression types, is 8480.79.

Are the parts produced by the mould classified here?

No, this code only applies to the mould itself. The resulting rubber parts would be classified according to their own material or function, often in Chapter 40 or other relevant sections.