Ball Valve / Gate Valve — HS Code
Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances — valves for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions
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HS Code
8481 — Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes, boilers, tanks
Classification Context
Chapter
Chapter 84 — Machinery
Heading
8481 — Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes, boilers, tanks
Applicable Rule
GRI 1 — ball valves are pipe fittings classified under 8481 by application and size
Prior Rulings
EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)
Search EU EBTI databaseUS — CBP CROSS Ruling Database
Search US CBP CROSS rulingsUK — HMRC Trade Tariff
View UK Trade Tariff commodityClassification Notes
Ball valves, gate valves, globe valves, and check valves for industrial piping are classified under 8481. The subheading depends on application: hydraulic/pneumatic control valves are 8481.20; check (non-return) valves are 8481.30; safety/relief valves are 8481.40; gate/globe/ball valves for general use are 8481.80. Valve body material (bronze, stainless steel, PVC) does not change the heading. Actuated valves (with electric or pneumatic actuators) are classified as complete valve assemblies under 8481. Solenoid valves are 8481.20. Domestic tap fittings (bathroom taps) are 8481.80.
MFN Duty Rates by Market
European Union
8481.20.10
EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states
United States
8481.20.10
US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods
United Kingdom
8481.20.10
UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — post-Brexit tariff schedule, independent of EU CN
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Official Sources & References
WCO HS Nomenclature
World Customs Organisation — the international standard behind all HS codes
wcoomd.org
EU TARIC Database
European Commission integrated tariff — EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rates
ec.europa.eu
US HTS Schedule (USITC)
United States International Trade Commission — official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule
hts.usitc.gov
UK Global Tariff (HMRC)
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs — UK Trade Tariff post-Brexit
trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
Disclaimer: Duty rates shown are MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) base rates sourced from live tariff database and verified April 2026. Actual duties may differ based on country of origin, applicable trade agreements (e.g. GSP, CETA, UK-EU TCA), anti-dumping measures, or changes to tariff schedules. Always verify with the official tariff database of the importing country before making customs declarations.
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