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HS code for ball valves
8481.30 Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes: check (non-return) valves
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “ball valves” points to subheading 8481.30: taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes: check (non-return) valves. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
The UK Global Tariff divides 8481.30 into 7 tariff lines; the duty is 2%.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 8481.30 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 2.2%.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 8481.30 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 2.2%.
Duty rates compared
UK 2% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines 
EU 2.2% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Türkiye 2.2% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
USA 3% – 5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 3.7% 
Canada Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Mexico Free – 5% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 1.3% 
Brazil 12.6% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina 12.6% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Peru Free – 11% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 5.5% 
New Zealand 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Japan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan 3% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 3% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 10% General (MFN) 1 tariff line See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for ball valves?
Ball valves are classified under 8481.30 (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes: check (non-return) valves) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.