Other
Moulds for metal foundry, other than injection or compression type
HSN 8480 49 00 (other moulds for metal foundry — other than injection or compression type) is not covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order and carries no Partner Government Agency clearance requirement at the tariff-line level. Import follows the standard customs procedure: Importer-Exporter Code, bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Moulds for rubber or plastics, glass, or mineral materials classified elsewhere within Chapter 84 (heading 8480) may attract different treatment depending on the specific sub-classification applied at examination.
Chapter 84 contains several specific mould sub-headings — injection and compression type moulds for rubber or plastics, moulds for glass, and ingot moulds classified separately — and customs re-classification from this residual line to a more specific heading triggers retrospective compliance and potential detention. The precise technical specification of the mould, including the material being cast and the moulding process, should be documented before importation. Misclassification risk is elevated for multi-purpose tooling that could plausibly fall under a more specific tariff line.