Heading 8481
HTS code 8481 — Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof
- Tariff lines
- 61
- General duty
- General duty rates from 2% to 5.6%, with 5 duty-free lines
Tariff lines under heading 8481
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8481.10.0020 | Hydraulic fluid power type (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Pressure-reducing valves) | 2% | No., kg |
| 8481.10.0040 | Filter-regulators and filter-regulator-lubricators (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Pressure-reducing valves > Pneumatic fluid power type) | 2% | No., kg |
| 8481.10.0060 | Other (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Pressure-reducing valves > Pneumatic fluid power type) | 2% | No., kg |
| 8481.10.0090 | Other (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Pressure-reducing valves) | 2% | No., kg |
| 8481.20.0010 | Manual type (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Valves for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions > Hydraulic valves > Directional control) | 2% | No., kg |
| 8481.20.0020 | Solenoid type (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Valves for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions > Hydraulic valves > Directional control) | 2% | No., kg |
| 8481.20.0030 | Other (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Valves for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions > Hydraulic valves > Directional control) | 2% | No., kg |
| 8481.20.0040 | Flow control type (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Valves for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions > Hydraulic valves) | 2% | No., kg |
| 8481.20.0050 | Other (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Valves for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions > Hydraulic valves) | 2% | No., kg |
| 8481.20.0060 | Solenoid type (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Valves for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions > Other > Directional control) | 2% | No., kg |
| 8481.20.0070 | Other (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Valves for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions > Other > Directional control) | 2% | No., kg |
| 8481.20.0080 | Other (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Valves for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions > Other) | 2% | No., kg |
| 8481.30.1010 | Having a pressure rating under 850 kPa (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Check (nonreturn) valves > Of copper) | 3% | No., kg |
| 8481.30.1090 | Having a pressure rating of 850 kPa or over (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Check (nonreturn) valves > Of copper) | 3% | No., kg |
| 8481.30.2010 | Of iron (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Check (nonreturn) valves > Of iron or steel) | 5% | No., kg |
| 8481.30.2090 | Of steel (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Check (nonreturn) valves > Of iron or steel) | 5% | No., kg |
| 8481.30.9000 | Other (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Check (nonreturn) valves) | 3% | No., kg |
| 8481.40.0000 | Safety or relief valves (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof) | 2% | No., kg |
| 8481.80.1020 | Bath and shower faucets (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Other appliances > Hand operated > Of copper > Having a pressure rating under 850 kPa) | 4% | No., kg |
| 8481.80.1030 | Sink and lavatory faucets (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Other appliances > Hand operated > Of copper > Having a pressure rating under 850 kPa) | 4% | No., kg |
| 8481.80.1040 | Supply stops (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Other appliances > Hand operated > Of copper > Having a pressure rating under 850 kPa) | 4% | No., kg |
| 8481.80.1050 | Other (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Other appliances > Hand operated > Of copper > Having a pressure rating under 850 kPa) | 4% | No., kg |
| 8481.80.1060 | Gate type (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Other appliances > Hand operated > Of copper > Having a pressure rating of 850 kPa or over) | 4% | No., kg |
| 8481.80.1070 | Globe type (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Other appliances > Hand operated > Of copper > Having a pressure rating of 850 kPa or over) | 4% | No., kg |
| 8481.80.1075 | Plug type (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Other appliances > Hand operated > Of copper > Having a pressure rating of 850 kPa or over) | 4% | No., kg |
| 8481.80.1085 | Ball type (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Other appliances > Hand operated > Of copper > Having a pressure rating of 850 kPa or over) | 4% | No., kg |
| 8481.80.1090 | Butterfly type (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Other appliances > Hand operated > Of copper > Having a pressure rating of 850 kPa or over) | 4% | No., kg |
| 8481.80.1095 | Other (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Other appliances > Hand operated > Of copper > Having a pressure rating of 850 kPa or over) | 4% | No., kg |
| 8481.80.3010 | Gate type (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Other appliances > Hand operated > Of iron or steel > Of iron) | 5.6% | No., kg |
| 8481.80.3015 | Globe type (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Other appliances > Hand operated > Of iron or steel > Of iron) | 5.6% | No., kg |
| 8481.80.3020 | Plug type (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Other appliances > Hand operated > Of iron or steel > Of iron) | 5.6% | No., kg |
| 8481.80.3025 | Ball type (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Other appliances > Hand operated > Of iron or steel > Of iron) | 5.6% | No., kg |
| 8481.80.3030 | Butterfly type (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Other appliances > Hand operated > Of iron or steel > Of iron) | 5.6% | No., kg |
| 8481.80.3040 | Other (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Other appliances > Hand operated > Of iron or steel > Of iron) | 5.6% | No., kg |
| 8481.80.3055 | Gate type (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Other appliances > Hand operated > Of iron or steel > Of steel) | 5.6% | No., kg |
| 8481.80.3060 | Globe type (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Other appliances > Hand operated > Of iron or steel > Of steel) | 5.6% | No., kg |
| 8481.80.3065 | Plug type (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Other appliances > Hand operated > Of iron or steel > Of steel) | 5.6% | No., kg |
| 8481.80.3070 | Ball type (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Other appliances > Hand operated > Of iron or steel > Of steel) | 5.6% | No., kg |
| 8481.80.3075 | Butterfly type (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Other appliances > Hand operated > Of iron or steel > Of steel) | 5.6% | No., kg |
| 8481.80.3090 | Other (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Other appliances > Hand operated > Of iron or steel > Of steel) | 5.6% | No., kg |
| 8481.80.5040 | Pressure spray can valves (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Other appliances > Hand operated > Of other materials) | 3% | No., kg |
| 8481.80.5060 | Bath, shower, sink and lavatory faucets (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Other appliances > Hand operated > Of other materials) | 3% | No., kg |
| 8481.80.5090 | Other (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Other appliances > Hand operated > Of other materials) | 3% | No., kg |
| 8481.80.9005 | Solenoid valves (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Other appliances > Other) | 2% | No. |
| 8481.80.9010 | Ballcock mechanisms (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Other appliances > Other) | 2% | No. |
| 8481.80.9015 | Regulator valves, self-operating, for controlling variables such as temperature, pressure, flow and liquid level (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Other appliances > Other) | 2% | No. |
| 8481.80.9020 | Control valves designed for proportional operation by a signal from a control device (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Other appliances > Other > Other > With electrical or electro-hydraulic actuators) | 2% | No. |
| 8481.80.9025 | Other (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Other appliances > Other > Other > With electrical or electro-hydraulic actuators) | 2% | No. |
| 8481.80.9030 | With hydraulic actuators (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Other appliances > Other > Other) | 2% | No. |
| 8481.80.9035 | Control valves designed for proportional operation by a signal from a control device (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Other appliances > Other > Other > With pneumatic actuators) | 2% | No. |
| 8481.80.9040 | Other (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Other appliances > Other > Other > With pneumatic actuators) | 2% | No. |
| 8481.80.9045 | With thermostatic actuators (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Other appliances > Other > Other) | 2% | No. |
| 8481.80.9050 | Other (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Other appliances > Other > Other) | 2% | No. |
| 8481.90.1000 | Of copper (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Parts > Of hand operated and check appliances) | 3% | kg |
| 8481.90.3000 | Of iron or steel (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Parts > Of hand operated and check appliances) | 5% | kg |
| 8481.90.5000 | Of other materials (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Parts > Of hand operated and check appliances) | 3% | kg |
| 8481.90.9020 | Valve bodies (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Parts > Other > Of valves of subheading 8481.20) | Free | kg |
| 8481.90.9040 | Other (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Parts > Other > Of valves of subheading 8481.20) | Free | kg |
| 8481.90.9060 | Valve bodies (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Parts > Other > Other) | Free | kg |
| 8481.90.9081 | Steel forgings (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Parts > Other > Other > Other) | Free | kg |
| 8481.90.9085 | Other (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof > Parts > Other > Other > Other) | Free | kg |
Documents required to import under 8481
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
- FCC Declaration (Form 740)Conditional
Required for electronic devices that emit radio frequency
- FDA Radiation Declaration (Form 2877)Conditional
Required for products that emit radiation (X-ray, laser, microwave, etc.)
Common questions
- What is HTS code 8481?
- HTS heading 8481 covers taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof. It sits in Chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 61 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 8481?
- General duty rates from 2% to 5.6%, with 5 duty-free lines. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 8481 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
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- 8403Central heating boilers (other than those of heading 8402) and parts thereof
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- 8406Steam turbines and other vapor turbines, and parts thereof
- 8407Spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines
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