HTSUS, United States

8481.30.20.10

Check (nonreturn) valves / Of iron or steel / Of iron

Classification path

  1. Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof
  2. Check (nonreturn) valves
  3. Of iron or steel
  4. Of iron

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
5%
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
45%
Unit of quantity
No., kg

Trade agreement rates

FreeGSP (lapsed since Dec 31, 2020), U.S.-Australia FTA, B, U.S.-Bahrain FTA, U.S.-Chile FTA, U.S.-Colombia TPA, AGOA (authorized through Dec 31, 2026), E, U.S.-Israel FTA, U.S.-Jordan FTA, U.S.-Korea FTA, U.S.-Morocco FTA, U.S.-Oman FTA, CAFTA-DR, U.S.-Panama TPA, U.S.-Peru TPA, USMCA, U.S.-Singapore FTA

Related lines in heading 8481

About heading 8481

Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof

Heading 8481 covers taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats and the like, including pressure-reducing and thermostatically controlled valves, plus parts. The heading is split first by valve function: pressure-reducing valves, valves for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions, check valves, safety or relief valves, and other appliances. Parts are classified in 8481.90.

Full guide to heading 8481

Products in this heading

  • Brass ball valves
  • Gate valves
  • Check (nonreturn) valves
  • Safety or relief valves
  • Pressure-reducing valves
  • Solenoid valves
  • Bath and shower faucets
  • Valve bodies and other valve parts

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for a brass ball valve?

A hand operated copper ball valve with a pressure rating of 850 kPa or over is 8481.80.10.85, general (MFN) 4%.

What is the duty on steel check valves?

Steel check (nonreturn) valves are 8481.30.20.90 at 5% general (MFN).

How do I classify a solenoid valve?

A solenoid valve for other appliances is 8481.80.90.05 at 2% general (MFN). A solenoid directional control valve for hydraulic fluid power is 8481.20.00.20 at 2% general (MFN).

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.

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