Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM) · NCM-SIM code · HS 8481.80

8481.80.21.900

8481.80.21.900: Válvulas de expansión termostática o presostática: las demás

Other taps, cocks and valves

✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM), in force from 24 October 2026 · checked on 24 October 2026

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  1. 8481 ARTÍCULOS DE GRIFERÍA Y ÓRGANOS SIMILARES PARA TUBERÍAS, CALDERAS, DEPÓSITOS, CUBAS O CONTINENTES SIMILARES, INCLUIDAS LAS VÁLVULAS REDUCTORAS DE PRESIÓN Y LAS VÁLVULAS TERMOSTÁTICAS.
  2. 8481.80 Los demás artículos de grifería y órganos similares
  3. 8481.80.2 De los tipos utilizados en refrigeración
  4. 8481.80.21 Válvulas de expansión termostática o presostática
  5. 8481.80.21.900 Las demás

What you pay

Importing into Argentina

Customs duty 12.6% standard rate depends on the country of origin

Customs duty only: import VAT, other taxes and trade defence duties of this country are not covered here, and the duty calculator works only with the EU, Türkiye, US and UK tariffs.

Same subheading in other tariffs

8481.80 Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes: other appliances

UK 2% Third-country duty 40 tariff lines EU 2.2% Third-country duty 17 tariff lines Türkiye 2.2% – 50% Third-country duty 25 tariff lines · average 4.1% USA 2% – 5.6% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 3.7% Canada Free General (MFN) 33 tariff lines Mexico Free – 15% General (MFN) 26 tariff lines · average 1.9% Brazil 12.6% – 20% General (MFN) 14 tariff lines · average 15.7% Peru Free General (MFN) 11 tariff lines New Zealand Free – 5% General (MFN) 25 tariff lines · average 4.4% Japan Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines Taiwan Free – 5% General (MFN) 9 tariff lines · average 2.6% GCC 5% General (MFN) 11 tariff lines Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line Norway Free General (MFN) 7 tariff lines North Macedonia 2.2% – 3% General (MFN) 17 tariff lines · average 3% Nigeria 10% General (MFN) 1 tariff line

Argentina lines: 8481.80

Binding rulings for similar goods

Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.

  • N364408 U.S. CBP 2 September 2026 · 8481.80.50.90

    The tariff classification and country of origin of a tire inflator

  • N364056 U.S. CBP 28 August 2026 · 8481.80.50.90

    The tariff classification of a ball valve and a duct band from Vietnam

  • N362925 U.S. CBP 31 July 2026 · 8481.80.90.50

    The tariff classification of a gas-line system from Canada

  • N360522 U.S. CBP 5 May 2026 · 8481.80.90.25

    The tariff classification of an active grille shutter from Thailand

  • 600016009 HMRC 17 September 2026 – 16 September 2029 · 8481 80 99 90

    A stainless steel marine air pipe head for fitting to ballast or fuel tanks on ships. The product is forged in a foundry and then machined. It incorporates an automatic closure mechanism which allows normal tank venting but closes to prevent seawater from entering the tank. Packaged - it will be…

  • 600014607 HMRC 23 January 2026 – 22 January 2029 · 8481 80 99 90

    The product is a cart, hose, reel, and spray gun set which is made plastic (Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)) and steel. The cart has a height-adjustable handle and is green in colour. The spray gun has five different settings, from light mist to a jet spray for cars or windows. The spray gun allows the…

  • 600012766 HMRC 2 July 2025 – 1 July 2028 · 8481 80 99 90

    A Compact Auto Gas Control is typically a valve designed for controlling the flow of gas in appliances like boilers, furnaces, and water heaters. These valves are often used to manage the gas supply for lighting and supervising the main burner. They can be automatic, meaning they control gas flow…

  • 600012763 HMRC 11 June 2025 – 10 June 2028 · 8481 80 99 90

    A 1/2 inch Gas Valve. The gas valve is a device used to control the flow of gas to the burner. A signal is sent from the printed circuit board which opens the gas valve and allows the gas to flow through the valve and into the burner or pilot assembly depending on the model of appliance being used…

100 rulings in total for this code

Legal notes

Subheading notes

1. For the purposes of subheading 846520, the term ‘machining centres’ applies only to machine-tools for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials, which can carry out different types of machining operations by automatic tool change from a magazine or the like in conformity with a machining programme.

2. For the purposes of subheading 847149, the term ‘systems’ means automatic data-processing machines whose units satisfy the conditions laid down in note 6(C) to Chapter 84 and which comprise at least a central processing unit, one input unit (for example, a keyboard or a scanner), and one output unit (for example, a visual display unit or a printer).

3. For the purposes of subheading 848120, the expression ‘valves for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions’ means valves which are used specifically in the transmission of ‘fluid power’ in a hydraulic or pneumatic system, where the energy source is supplied in the form of pressurized fluids (liquid or gas). These valves may be of any type (for example, pressure-reducing type, check type). Subheading 848120 takes precedence over all other subheadings of heading 8481.

4. Subheading 848240 applies only to bearings with cylindrical rollers of a uniform diameter not exceeding 5 mm and having a length which is at least three times the diameter. The ends of the rollers may be rounded.

Chapter notes: Chapter 84 →

NCM-SIM code 8481.80.21.900 is a line of the Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM) under HS subheading 8481.80 (taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes: other appliances).

The extra-zone duty (AEC) is 12.6%, and quantities are declared in KILOGRAMO.

For the same subheading, the UK duty is 2%, the EU duty is 2.2%, the Türkiye duty is 2.2%–50%, the US duty is 2%–5.6%, the Canada duty is free, the Mexico duty is 0%–15%, the Brazil duty is 12.6%–20%, the Peru duty is free, the New Zealand duty is 0%–5%, the Japan duty is free, the Taiwan duty is 0%–5%, the GCC duty is 5%, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 2.2%–3% and the Nigeria duty is 10%.

Argentina imported goods of subheading 8481.80 worth US$387m in 2024; the largest supplier was China.

Questions and answers

What is the Argentina import duty for NCM-SIM code 8481.80.21.900?

The extra-zone duty (AEC) in the Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM) is 12.6%; the supplementary unit is KILOGRAMO. This page shows the rate as published by the national source and, where the source publishes them, preferential rates: choose the country of origin to see them. Trade defence duties and VAT are not covered.

Where does Argentina import these goods from?

For subheading 8481.80 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was China (US$153m), followed by the United States.

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