What HS code 8481.20 covers
HS code 8481.20 classifies valves; for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions. It is a subheading of heading 8481 (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves), in chapter 84 (Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof), section XVI of the Harmonized System. These six digits are identical in every country that uses the HS.
Classification path
Import duty for 8481.20
Ставка MFN erga omnes (для третіх країн). ПДВ на імпорт від 17 до 27 відсотків залежно від країни, а також будь-які антидемпінгові заходи застосовуються окремо.
Джерело: TARIC
Лише базова ставка MFN. Тарифи Section 301 і IEEPA 2025 можуть накладатися зверху для товарів з Китаю.
Джерело: HTSUS / CBP
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Related codes in heading 8481
Not quite the right fit? These subheadings sit under the same heading and are the most common alternatives to 8481.20.
- 8481.10 Valves; pressure reducing, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like
- 8481.30 Valves; check (nonreturn) valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like
- 8481.40 Valves; safety or relief valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like
- 8481.80 Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances; for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves
- 8481.90 Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances; parts thereof
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A 6-digit subheading still covers a range of products. The wrong code at the border can mean overpaying duty, a delayed shipment, or a penalty. Describe your exact item and HS Mate confirms whether 8481.20 is right, with the duty rate and an audit trail your customs broker can accept.