Chapter 84 is the core chapter in the HS classification system covering machinery, mechanical appliances, and their parts, including power machinery, metalworking machine tools, office equipment, automatic data processing equipment, bearings, molds, etc. Goods in this chapter generally have the characteristics of mechanical movement, performing work, or serving as production tools, and are categories with relatively high technical content in international trade. Heading 8480 is located at the end of this chapter and is specifically used for various molds, which are key process equipment in the manufacturing process. Heading 8480 covers various foundry sand boxes, molds, moulds, patterns for molding, and metal molds, etc. This heading includes molds for metal casting, molds for forming glass products, molds for forming mineral materials, molds for forming plastics and rubber, etc. 848049, as a subheading under it, specifically refers to other metal molds, that is, metal molds other than glass molds, mineral material molds, and plastic or rubber molds, mainly used for casting, forging, stamping, or die-casting of metal materials. Code 848049 is a 6-digit subheading: the first 2 digits "84" represent Chapter 84, namely nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, mechanical appliances, and their parts; the 3rd-4th digits "80" represent heading 8480, namely foundry sand boxes, molds, moulds, patterns for molding, and metal molds; the 5th-6th digits "49" represent subheading 848049, namely other metal molds. Among them, the 5th digit "4" indicates that this subheading belongs to the fourth category under 8480 classified by material or use, and the 6th digit "9" indicates "other," namely metal molds not listed in the aforementioned subheadings (such as 848041, 848043, 848045, 848047, etc.). This commodity is a metal mold, used for the forming and processing of metal materials, and does not belong to specific subheadings such as glass molds, mineral material molds, or plastic or rubber molds. Therefore, according to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System, it should be classified under subheading 848049 for other metal molds under heading 8480. If the mold is used for plastic or rubber molding, it should be classified under 848071; if it is a glass mold, it should be classified under 848050.

Product Name: Declare the specific name of the mold, such as "metal die-casting mold," "metal forging mold," etc., and it must be consistent with the actual item. Use: Explain what processing the mold is used for, such as "used for aluminum alloy die-casting," "used for steel forging," etc. Material: Declare the main material of the mold, such as "mold steel," "hard alloy," etc., and it must be specific. Brand: Fill in the brand or manufacturer name of the mold; if there is no brand, fill in "none." Model: Fill in the model or specification of the mold for easy identification. Processing Method: Explain the forming method of the mold, such as "die-casting," "forging," "stamping," etc. Applicable Machine Tool: If the mold needs to be used with a specific machine tool, the machine tool type must be declared. Product Name: Metal die-casting mold; Use: Used for die-casting of aluminum alloy cylinder blocks for automobile engines; Material: Mold steel; Brand: XX; Model: M-2024; Processing Method: Die-casting; Applicable Machine Tool: Die-casting machine. Mistakenly declaring a plastic mold as a metal mold, resulting in incorrect classification. Failure to distinguish the processing object of the mold (metal or non-metal), affecting subheading determination. The material declaration is too general and not specific to mold steel or hard alloy.

The core criteria for classification are the material and use of the mold. First, confirm whether the mold is made of metal; second, confirm whether the mold is used for the forming and processing of metal materials, rather than plastics, rubber, glass, or mineral materials. If the mold is metal and used for metal processing, it is classified under 848049; if used for plastics or rubber, it is classified under 848071; if it is a glass mold, it is classified under 848050. 848041 Molds for metal casting: 848041 specifically refers to molds for metal casting, while 848049 covers other metal molds, including forging, stamping, etc. 848050 Glass molds: 848050 covers molds for glass forming; the material may be metal, but the use is for glass, so it is not classified under 848049. 848071 Plastic or rubber molds: 848071 is specifically used for plastic or rubber molding; the material may be metal, but the use is different, so it is not classified under 848049. 820720 Metal drawing dies: 820720 covers metal drawing dies, which belong to hand tools or machine tool accessories, while 848049 covers molds used for forming and processing. Is the mold made of metal? Is the mold used for forming metal materials? Are glass, mineral, plastic, and rubber molds excluded? Are casting molds (848041) excluded? Is it confirmed that the processing method is forging, stamping, etc.?

How can I check the import tariff rate for 848049? You can check the latest tariff rate through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the International Trade Single Window. Tariff rates may change due to country, trade agreements, commodity use, etc., and it is recommended to rely on official real-time data. What is the difference between the HS codes for metal molds and plastic molds? Metal molds are used for metal forming and are classified under 848049; plastic molds are used for plastic forming and are classified under 848071. The main difference lies in the processing object, not the material of the mold itself. If a mold can be used for both metal and plastic, how should it be classified? It should be classified according to its main use. If it is mainly used for metal forming, it is classified under 848049; if it is mainly used for plastic forming, it is classified under 848071. If it cannot be determined, technical materials must be provided for customs to determine. What materials are required when declaring 848049? Usually, contracts, invoices, packing lists, product manuals, material certificates, etc. are required. Customs may require mold drawings or use descriptions to confirm classification. What is the classification boundary between 848049 and 848041? 848041 specifically refers to molds for metal casting, such as die-casting molds and casting molds; 848049 covers other metal molds, such as forging dies, stamping dies, drawing dies, etc. The key difference is whether the processing technique is casting. How should metal molds sold via cross-border e-commerce be declared? They must be declared according to actual commodity information, including product name, use, material, etc. If exported as small parcels, simplified declaration may apply, but the code must be accurate. It is recommended to consult a professional customs broker. What is the export tax rebate rate for 848049? The export tax rebate rate changes with policy adjustments, and the latest export tax rebate rate database should be checked. Generally, metal molds may enjoy a relatively high rebate rate, but the specific rate is subject to the announcement by the tax authorities. Are mold parts also classified under 848049? If mold parts are metal products and are specially used for molds, they are usually classified as mold parts and may be classified under 848049 or other subheadings under 8480. It must be determined according to the specific part and use.