HTS heading 8481: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlle
Heading 8481 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule 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. Below: every rated tariff line in it with its general duty rate, Section 301 China status and exclusions, then a page per line with a free duty calculator.
Heading 8481 at a glance
- 14 rated tariff lines; 1 duty-free at the general (MFN) rate.
- Ad valorem general rates from 2% to 5.6%.
- Section 301 (products of China): 14 of 14 lines on a list in effect (List 1, List 3, List 4A).
- 4 Section 301 product exclusions in effect for heading 8481; each is listed on its line page with its end date.
Goods named in this heading (official line texts): Pressure-re…, Valves for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions, Of copper, Of iron or steel, Safety or r…, Of copper, Of iron or steel, Of other materials, Of copper, Of iron or steel, Of other materials.
Subheadings (6-digit)
- 8481.10: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vat…: Pressure-re… (1 line)
- 8481.20: Valves for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions (1 line)
- 8481.30: Check (nonreturn) valves (3 lines)
- 8481.40: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vat…: Safety or r… (1 line)
- 8481.80: Hand operated (4 lines)
- 8481.90: Of hand operated and check appliances (4 lines)
All tariff lines in heading 8481
| Line | Description | General | Section 301 (China) | Exclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8481.10.00 | Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vat…: Pressure-re… | 2% | List 1 +25% | |
| 8481.20.00 | Valves for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions | 2% | List 1 +25% | |
| 8481.30.10 | Check (nonreturn) valves: Of copper | 3% | List 3 +25% | |
| 8481.30.20 | Check (nonreturn) valves: Of iron or steel | 5% | List 1 +25% | |
| 8481.30.90 | Check (nonreturn) valves: Other | 3% | List 1 +25% | |
| 8481.40.00 | Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vat…: Safety or r… | 2% | List 1 +25% | |
| 8481.80.10 | Hand operated: Of copper | 4% | List 3 +25% | |
| 8481.80.30 | Hand operated: Of iron or steel | 5.6% | List 3 +25% | |
| 8481.80.50 | Hand operated: Of other materials | 3% | List 3 +25% | |
| 8481.80.90 | Other appliances: Other | 2% | List 3 +25% | |
| 8481.90.10 | Of hand operated and check appliances: Of copper | 3% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 8481.90.30 | Of hand operated and check appliances: Of iron or steel | 5% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 8481.90.50 | Of hand operated and check appliances: Of other materials | 3% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 8481.90.90 | Parts: Other | Free | List 1 +25% (4 product exclusions may apply) | 4 |
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General information from the official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC) and USTR Section 301 notices in HTS Chapter 99; not legal or customs advice. Classification is decided by CBP; confirm with a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling.
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