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HS code for swing check 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, “swing check 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 Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Mexico Free – 5% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines · average 1.3% 
Brazil 12.6% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Argentina 12.6% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Peru Free – 11% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 5.5% 
New Zealand 5% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Japan Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Taiwan 3% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Norway Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 3% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 10% Third-country duty 1 tariff line See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for swing check valves?
Swing check 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.