Rubber plastic injection molds from India
India exported $110 million of rubber plastic injection molds (HS 8480.71) in FY2025-26, up 19% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 13.1% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 37.5% to 40.6% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $110MUp 19.1% on last year
- HS code
- 8480.71Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 3 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8480.71.10.00 | Injection or compression types: For shoe machinery | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 8480.71.40.00 | Injection or compression types: For the manufacture of semiconductor devices | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 8480.71.80 | Injection or compression types: Other15% for some products under this code, depending on the exact tariff line and metal content | 3.1% | 13.1% | 40.6% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of rubber plastic injection molds
India's exports to all countries under HS 8480.71, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8480.71 is 1.7%, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.9% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on rubber plastic injection molds from India?
10% to 13.1% on the 3 US tariff lines under HS 8480.71, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 37.5% to 40.6%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for rubber plastic injection molds?
8480.71, under heading 8480 (Molding boxes for metal foundry; mold bases; molding patterns; molds for metal (other than ingot molds), metal carbides, glass, mineral materials, rubber or plastics). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export rubber plastic injection molds?
Yes. India exported $110 million under HS 8480.71 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.