Product classification
HS code for Rubber mold: 8480.79
Moulds, for rubber or plastics, other than injection or compression types.
Classification of rubber mold under HS 8480.79
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.
- Covers
- 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)
- Also under 8480.79
- Roto-moulding tools for kayaks
- Blow moulds for plastic bottles
- Vacuum form tools for automotive interior panels
- Thermoforming moulds for food packaging
- Slush moulds for car dashboards
Codes often confused with 8480.79
Common mistake. 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).
Top exporters and importers of HS 848079 (the code used for rubber mold), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 848079 (the code used for rubber mold) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, 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 848079, not only rubber mold.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $589M 28% of world exports
- 2 Italy $168M 7.9% of world exports
- 3 Germany $126M 6.0% of world exports
World total: $2.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $328M 13% of world imports
- 2 United States $259M 10% of world imports
- 3 Germany $117M 4.7% of world imports
World total: $2.5B 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 codes for rubber mold
Brazil splits HS 8480.79 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8480.79.10Tyre vulcanising moulds
- 8480.79.90Other moulds for rubber or plastics
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about rubber mold
What is the HS code for Rubber mold?
The HS code for Rubber mold is 848079 (Moulds; for rubber or plastics, other than injection or compression types). The HS code for moulds used for rubber or plastics, other than injection or compression types, is 8480.79.
How do I classify Rubber mold for customs?
Rubber mold is classified under HS code 848079 — Moulds; for rubber or plastics, other than injection or compression types. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of rubber mold (HS 848079)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 848079 (the code used for rubber mold) in UN Comtrade data were China ($589M, 28% of world exports), Italy ($168M) and Germany ($126M). World exports came to about $2.1B, 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 mold (HS 848079)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 848079 (the code used for rubber mold) in UN Comtrade data were India ($328M, 13% of world imports), the United States ($259M) and Germany ($117M). World imports came to about $2.5B, 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 mold the same in all countries?
The base HS code 848079 for Rubber 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 mold in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 848079 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for rubber mold depends on the product's details: 8480.79.10 (Tyre vulcanising moulds), 8480.79.90 (Other moulds for rubber or plastics).