Chapter 84 covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances and parts thereof, and is one of the most important mechanical chapters in the HS. This chapter includes power machinery, pumps, fans, refrigeration equipment, machine tools, casting machinery, molds, etc. Heading 8480 belongs to the field of casting machinery and is specifically for molds used in metal casting. Heading 8480 covers various casting molds, including metal casting molds, glass molds, mineral material molds, plastic or rubber molds, etc. However, 8480 only includes casting molds, that is, molds used to pour molten metal into shape, and does not include plastic injection molds (classified under 8480.71) or glass molds (classified under 8480.50). Code 848010: the first 2 digits 84 indicate Chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances); digits 3-4, 80, indicate heading 8480 (casting molds); digits 5-6, 10, indicate subheading 8480.10, namely metal casting molds. This subheading specifically refers to molds used for metal casting, usually made of high-temperature-resistant materials such as cast iron, cast steel, copper alloys, etc., and used in processes such as sand casting and metal mold casting. This commodity is a metal casting mold, used to pour molten metal into castings of a specific shape, and conforms to the description of 8480.10. If it were a mold for plastic or rubber, it should be classified under 8480.71; glass molds under 8480.50; and metal extrusion dies under 8480.30. Therefore, based on material and use, it is correctly classified under 8480.10.
Chapter
Chapter 84 covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances and parts thereof, and is one of the most important mechanical chapters in the HS. This chapter includes power machinery, pumps, fans, refrigeration equipment, machine tools, casting machinery, molds, etc. Heading 8480 belongs to the field of casting machinery and is specifically for molds used in metal casting.
Heading
Heading 8480 covers various casting molds, including metal casting molds, glass molds, mineral material molds, plastic or rubber molds, etc. However, 8480 only includes casting molds, that is, molds used to pour molten metal into shape, and does not include plastic injection molds (classified under 8480.71) or glass molds (classified under 8480.50).
Digit Breakdown
Code 848010: the first 2 digits 84 indicate Chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances); digits 3-4, 80, indicate heading 8480 (casting molds); digits 5-6, 10, indicate subheading 8480.10, namely metal casting molds. This subheading specifically refers to molds used for metal casting, usually made of high-temperature-resistant materials such as cast iron, cast steel, copper alloys, etc., and used in processes such as sand casting and metal mold casting.
Classification Basis
This commodity is a metal casting mold, used to pour molten metal into castings of a specific shape, and conforms to the description of 8480.10. If it were a mold for plastic or rubber, it should be classified under 8480.71; glass molds under 8480.50; and metal extrusion dies under 8480.30. Therefore, based on material and use, it is correctly classified under 8480.10.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The specific name of the declared commodity, such as "metal casting mold" or "sand casting mold". Use: Explain for which metal casting process the mold is used, such as "used for casting aluminum alloy automobile engine cylinder blocks". Material: The main material of the mold body, such as "cast iron", "cast steel", "copper alloy", etc. Brand: The brand or manufacturer name of the mold; if there is no brand, enter "none". Model: The model or drawing number of the mold, used to identify the specific specification. Processing method: The manufacturing process of the mold, such as "CNC machining", "casting", etc. Applicable metal: The type of metal poured by the mold, such as "aluminum alloy", "cast iron", etc. Product name: metal casting mold; Use: used for casting aluminum alloy automobile wheel hubs; Material: cast iron; Brand: XX; Model: M-2024; Processing method: CNC machining; Applicable metal: aluminum alloy. Confusing metal casting molds with plastic molds and incorrectly classifying them under 8480.71. Ignoring the mold material and mistakenly reporting it as a "steel mold" when it is actually copper alloy. The use description is too general and does not specify the specific casting metal, leading to classification disputes.
Product name
The specific name of the declared commodity, such as "metal casting mold" or "sand casting mold".
⚠️ Incorrectly declaring it as a "plastic mold" or "die-casting mold", resulting in incorrect classification.
Use
Explain for which metal casting process the mold is used, such as "used for casting aluminum alloy automobile engine cylinder blocks".
⚠️ Writing only "for casting" without specifying the specific metal or process.
Material
The main material of the mold body, such as "cast iron", "cast steel", "copper alloy", etc.
⚠️ Mistakenly reporting it as "steel" without distinguishing the specific material.
Brand
The brand or manufacturer name of the mold; if there is no brand, enter "none".
⚠️ Confusing the mold brand with the casting brand.
Model
The model or drawing number of the mold, used to identify the specific specification.
⚠️ The model is incomplete or inconsistent with the actual item.
Processing method
The manufacturing process of the mold, such as "CNC machining", "casting", etc.
⚠️ Mistakenly reporting it as "forging", leading to classification disputes.
Applicable metal
The type of metal poured by the mold, such as "aluminum alloy", "cast iron", etc.
⚠️ Not filled in or filled in incorrectly, affecting classification.
Example： Product name: metal casting mold; Use: used for casting aluminum alloy automobile wheel hubs; Material: cast iron; Brand: XX; Model: M-2024; Processing method: CNC machining; Applicable metal: aluminum alloy.
Common Mistakes：
Confusing metal casting molds with plastic molds and incorrectly classifying them under 8480.71.
Ignoring the mold material and mistakenly reporting it as a "steel mold" when it is actually copper alloy.
The use description is too general and does not specify the specific casting metal, leading to classification disputes.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is the use and material of the mold. 8480.10 applies only to metal casting molds, that is, molds used to pour molten metal into shape. If the mold is used for non-metallic materials such as plastic, rubber, or glass, it should be classified under other subheadings. At the same time, the material of the mold does not affect classification, but it must be clearly stated in the declaration. 848071 Molds for plastic or rubber: Used for injection or compression molding of plastic or rubber, not metal casting. 848050 Glass molds: Used for forming glass products, such as glass bottles and glassware. 848030 Metal extrusion dies: Used for metal extrusion processes, not casting. 848020 Metal drawing dies: Used for metal drawing and forming, such as wire and tubes. Is the mold used for metal casting? Is the mold material high-temperature resistant? Is it used for plastic or rubber? Is it used for glass forming? Is it used for metal extrusion or drawing?
Basis
The core basis for classification is the use and material of the mold. 8480.10 applies only to metal casting molds, that is, molds used to pour molten metal into shape. If the mold is used for non-metallic materials such as plastic, rubber, or glass, it should be classified under other subheadings. At the same time, the material of the mold does not affect classification, but it must be clearly stated in the declaration.
Confused Codes：
848071 - Molds for plastic or rubber
Used for injection or compression molding of plastic or rubber, not metal casting.
848050 - Glass molds
Used for forming glass products, such as glass bottles and glassware.
848030 - Metal extrusion dies
Used for metal extrusion processes, not casting.
848020 - Metal drawing dies
Used for metal drawing and forming, such as wire and tubes.
Self-Check：
✓ Is the mold used for metal casting?
✓ Is the mold material high-temperature resistant?
✓ Is it used for plastic or rubber?
✓ Is it used for glass forming?
✓ Is it used for metal extrusion or drawing?
❓ FAQ
How do you determine the HS code for a metal casting mold? First confirm that the mold is used for metal casting, not plastic, rubber, or glass. Then check whether the mold material is a high-temperature-resistant material such as cast iron or cast steel. Finally, classify it under 8480.10. What is the difference between a metal casting mold and a plastic mold? Metal casting molds are used to pour molten metal into shape and must withstand high temperatures; plastic molds are used for plastic injection molding and have lower working temperatures. The two are classified under different subheadings. What information is required to declare a metal casting mold? Declaration elements such as product name, use, material, brand, model, processing method, and applicable metal are required, as well as basic documents such as contracts, invoices, and packing lists. Does the material of the mold affect the HS code? No. 8480.10 covers metal casting molds of all materials, but the material must be truthfully filled in during declaration to facilitate customs inspection. What is the export tax rebate for metal casting molds? The rebate rate may change. Please consult the latest export tax rebate rate database or contact the local customs. Usually, the export tax rebate rate for metal casting molds is about 13%. If a mold is used for casting non-metallic materials, which code should it be classified under? If used for casting glass, classify under 8480.50; if used for casting mineral materials, classify under 8480.60; if used for plastic or rubber, classify under 8480.71. How can I check the import tariff for metal casting molds? You can check the latest interim import tariff rates and general tariff rates through the General Administration of Customs website or the China International Trade Single Window.
Q: How do you determine the HS code for a metal casting mold?
A: First confirm that the mold is used for metal casting, not plastic, rubber, or glass. Then check whether the mold material is a high-temperature-resistant material such as cast iron or cast steel. Finally, classify it under 8480.10.
Q: What is the difference between a metal casting mold and a plastic mold?
A: Metal casting molds are used to pour molten metal into shape and must withstand high temperatures; plastic molds are used for plastic injection molding and have lower working temperatures. The two are classified under different subheadings.
Q: What information is required to declare a metal casting mold?
A: Declaration elements such as product name, use, material, brand, model, processing method, and applicable metal are required, as well as basic documents such as contracts, invoices, and packing lists.
Q: Does the material of the mold affect the HS code?
A: No. 8480.10 covers metal casting molds of all materials, but the material must be truthfully filled in during declaration to facilitate customs inspection.
Q: What is the export tax rebate for metal casting molds?
A: The rebate rate may change. Please consult the latest export tax rebate rate database or contact the local customs. Usually, the export tax rebate rate for metal casting molds is about 13%.
Q: If a mold is used for casting non-metallic materials, which code should it be classified under?
A: If used for casting glass, classify under 8480.50; if used for casting mineral materials, classify under 8480.60; if used for plastic or rubber, classify under 8480.71.
Q: How can I check the import tariff for metal casting molds?
A: You can check the latest interim import tariff rates and general tariff rates through the General Administration of Customs website or the China International Trade Single Window.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.