Subheading · Section XVI

8481.90: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes: parts

8481.90

Official description Parts

  • 2%UK
  • 2.2%EU
  • 50%Türkiye
  • 0%–5%USA
  • US$21.4bnWorld trade in 2024

Subheading 8481.90 belongs to heading 8481 (taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks…) in chapter 84.

The UK Global Tariff divides subheading 8481.90 into 8 tariff lines; the duty is 2%.

Subheading 8481.90 is a single line in the EU Combined Nomenclature, where the duty is 2.2%.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides subheading 8481.90 into 2 tariff lines; the statutory rate is 50%.

In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, subheading 8481.90 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 5%. 1 of them is duty-free.

In 2024, countries exported these goods worth US$21.4bn (+3.3% year on year).

The largest exporter was China (US$5.2bn), followed by the United States.

The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$3.9bn.

The United Kingdom ranked 8th among 196 exporters with US$622.2m; its largest buyer was the United States.

The United Kingdom imported US$676.2m, most of it from Germany.

Duty rates compared

UK 2% Third-country duty 8 tariff lines EU 2.2% Third-country duty 1 tariff line Türkiye 50% Statutory rate (Law 474) 2 tariff lines USA Free – 5% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 2.8%

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 8481 90 00 00 Parts 2%
  2. 8481 90 00 10 For use in certain types of aircraft 2%
  3. 8481 90 00 25 Die-cast aluminium housing for electronic throttle control or exhaust gas recirculation systems, comprising the following features:<br>-high-pressure die-cast aluminium en ac-46000,<br>-shot-blasted and machined,<br>-height of 100 mm or more but not exceeding 135 mm,<br>-width of 115 mm or more but not exceeding 150 mm,<br>-weight of 210 g or more but not more than 500 g<br> 2%
  4. 8481 90 00 40 Valve armature:<br>- for the opening and closing of the flow of fuel,<br>- consisting of a shaft and a blade,<br>- with at least 3 but not more than 8 holes on the blade,<br>- made of metal and/or metal alloy(s)<br> 2%
  5. 8481 90 00 50 Silicone or plastic keyboards, comprising:<br>-parts of common metal, and<br>-whether or not comprising parts of plastic,<br>-epoxy resin reinforced with fiberglass or wood,<br>-whether or not printed or surface-treated,<br>-with or without electrical conductors,<br>-with or without a membrane bonded to the keyboard,<br>-with or without mono or multilayer protective film<br> 2%
  6. 8481 90 00 60 Nozzle body for the regulation of angle and distribution of fuel injection:<br>-of a cylindrical shape,<br>-made of stainless steel,<br>-with 4 or more, but not more than 16 holes,<br>-with a flow rate of 100 cm³/minute or more, but not more than 500 cm³/minute<br> 2%
  7. 8481 90 00 70 Nozzle needle for opening and closing the flow of fuel in the engine, with:<br>-2 holes,<br>-4 grooves,<br>-a diameter of 3 mm or more, but not more than 6 mm,<br>-a length of 25 mm or more, but not more than 35 mm,<br>-made of stainless steel with hard-chrome plating<br> 2%
  8. 8481 90 00 80 Flow-control valve<br>-made of steel,<br>-with an outlet hole with a diameter of at least 0.05 mm, but not more than 0.5 mm,<br>-with an inlet hole with a diameter of at least 0.1 mm, but not more than 1.3 mm<br> 2%
  9. 8481 90 00 90 Other 2%

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 8481 90 00 Parts 2.2%—

Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule

Türkiye lines →

This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.

  1. 8481.90 Aksam ve parçalar:
  2. 8481.90.00.00.11 Metal dökümden olanlar 50%
  3. 8481.90.00.00.19 Diğerleri 50%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 8481.90 Parts:
  2. Of hand operated and check appliances:
  3. 8481.90.10.00 Of copper 3%kg
  4. 8481.90.30.00 Of iron or steel 5%kg
  5. 8481.90.50.00 Of other materials 3%kg
  6. 8481.90.90 Other Free
  7. Of valves of subheading 8481.20:
  8. 8481.90.90.20 Valve bodies kg
  9. 8481.90.90.40 Other kg
  10. Other:
  11. 8481.90.90.60 Valve bodies kg
  12. Other:
  13. 8481.90.90.81 Steel forgings kg
  14. 8481.90.90.85 Other kg

Special: reduced rates under trade agreements and preference programmes; the letters in brackets name the programmes (for example AU = Australia FTA, KR = Korea FTA).

World trade in 2024

8481.90 · US$21.4bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$319.3kUS$319.3k+US$12.6m+US$218.4m+> US$814.7m

Exports: 196
  1. China: US$5.2bn
  2. United States: US$2.7bn
  3. Germany: US$2.4bn
  4. Italy: US$1.4bn
  5. India: US$1bn
  6. Japan: US$814.7m
  7. France: US$679m
  8. United Kingdom: US$622.2m
  9. South Korea: US$552.9m
  10. Switzerland: US$530.9m
  11. Mexico: US$450.2m
  12. Taiwan: US$377.5m
  13. Singapore: US$296.5m
  14. Vietnam: US$279m
  15. Canada: US$273.1m
  16. Spain: US$265m
  17. Poland: US$248.2m
  18. Austria: US$245.1m
  19. Denmark: US$244.5m
  20. Netherlands: US$218.4m
  21. Czechia: US$209.9m
  22. Romania: US$202.4m
  23. Malaysia: US$200m
  24. Hungary: US$180.8m
  25. Türkiye: US$177.1m
  26. Brazil: US$172.1m
  27. Thailand: US$169.4m
  28. Sweden: US$166.4m
  29. Belgium: US$136.4m
  30. Israel: US$89.7m
  31. Norway: US$77.8m
  32. Finland: US$74.1m
  33. Tunisia: US$66.8m
  34. Slovakia: US$58.1m
  35. Portugal: US$57.9m
  36. Bulgaria: US$49.4m
  37. Australia: US$47.5m
  38. Luxembourg: US$42.3m
  39. Slovenia: US$39.3m
  40. United Arab Emirates: US$35.7m
  41. Indonesia: US$35.5m
  42. Philippines: US$35.1m
  43. Ireland: US$33m
  44. Qatar: US$26.8m
  45. Saudi Arabia: US$24.5m
  46. South Africa: US$20.2m
  47. Argentina: US$18.9m
  48. Lithuania: US$15.7m
  49. Hong Kong SAR China: US$12.6m
  50. Angola: US$10.6m
  51. Croatia: US$10.4m
  52. Morocco: US$10.4m
  53. Serbia: US$9.1m
  54. Bahrain: US$8.3m
  55. Russia: US$7.6m
  56. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$6.2m
  57. New Zealand: US$5.4m
  58. Kazakhstan: US$4.5m
  59. Greece: US$4.2m
  60. Estonia: US$3.5m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$5.2bn 24.2%
2 United States US$2.7bn 12.8%
3 Germany US$2.4bn 11%
4 Italy US$1.4bn 6.5%
5 India US$1bn 4.8%
6 Japan US$814.7m 3.8%
7 France US$679m 3.2%
8 United Kingdom US$622.2m 2.9%
9 South Korea US$552.9m 2.6%
10 Switzerland US$530.9m 2.5%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$3.9bn 18.4%
2 Germany US$1.6bn 7.4%
3 Mexico US$1.3bn 6%
4 China US$1.1bn 5.2%
5 Italy US$693.4m 3.2%
6 United Kingdom US$676.2m 3.2%
7 Japan US$654.4m 3.1%
8 Canada US$586.9m 2.7%
9 France US$573m 2.7%
10 Singapore US$492.4m 2.3%

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes: parts?

Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes: parts fall under HS subheading 8481.90, part of heading 8481, in section XVI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for… in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8481.90 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 2%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for… in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8481.90 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 2.2%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for…?

China, with US$5.2bn in 2024 (24.2% of world exports).