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HTS Code · Chapter 84 · Updated Oct 27, 2026

8481.80.10.90Butterfly type

Also written 8481801090 and 8481.80.1090

HTS Code 8481.80.10.90 covers any article best defined as Machinery and Mechanical Appliances; Electrical Equipment; Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders and Reproducers, Television Image and Sound Recorders and Reproducers, and Parts and Accessories of Such ArticlesNuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereofTaps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof:Other appliances:Hand operated:Of copperHaving a pressure rating of 850 kPa or over:Butterfly type in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of butterfly type (HTS 8481.80.10.90) from China pay 41.5% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

From China, the total duty on 8481.80.10.90 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 39% to 41.5%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 8481.80.10.90

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 27, 2026

China
Total duty
41.5%
$4,150.00 on this shipment
Fees
0.47%
MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees
41.97%
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$14,197.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Base duty4%
  • Section 301 – China25%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
  • Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.88.03Section 301 China: List 39903.05.31Section 301 Forced Labor – China

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Base Duty Rates for 8481.80.10.90

Set at 8481.80.10 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty
4%
Special Rate of Duty
Free
A*AUBBHCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
Column 2 (Non-NTR)
47%
Units of Quantity
No., kg
Total duty by countryAll 20 →
  • China41.5%
  • Mexico14%
  • Canada14%
  • Vietnam16.5%
  • Germany10%

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Tariffs by country · Oct 27, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 8481.80.10.90 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of butterfly type (HTS 8481.80.10.90) from China pay 41.5% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more.

Total duty from China
41.5%
Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs
Lowest total duty
10%
From Germany, Taiwan and 3 more
Countries with additional tariffs
20 of 20
Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties
Country of originBase rateAdditional tariffsTotal duty
China4%41.5%
Mexico4%14%0% with USMCA
Canada4%14%0% with USMCA
Vietnam4%16.5%
Germany4%10%
Japan4%12.5%
South Korea4%12.5%
Taiwan4%10%
India4%14%
Ireland4%10%
Italy4%10%
Switzerland4%12.5%
Thailand4%16.5%
Malaysia4%14%
United Kingdom4%14%
France4%10%
Indonesia4%14%
Brazil4%41.5%
Bangladesh4%14%
Cambodia4%14%
Duty from each country, in words
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of butterfly type (HTS 8481.80.10.90) from China pay 41.5% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of butterfly type (HTS 8481.80.10.90) from Mexico pay 14% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of butterfly type (HTS 8481.80.10.90) from Canada pay 14% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of butterfly type (HTS 8481.80.10.90) from Vietnam pay 16.5% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of butterfly type (HTS 8481.80.10.90) from Germany pay 10% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of butterfly type (HTS 8481.80.10.90) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.5%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of butterfly type (HTS 8481.80.10.90) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.5%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of butterfly type (HTS 8481.80.10.90) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of butterfly type (HTS 8481.80.10.90) from India pay 14% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of butterfly type (HTS 8481.80.10.90) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of butterfly type (HTS 8481.80.10.90) from Italy pay 10% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of butterfly type (HTS 8481.80.10.90) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.5%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of butterfly type (HTS 8481.80.10.90) from Thailand pay 16.5% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of butterfly type (HTS 8481.80.10.90) from Malaysia pay 14% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of butterfly type (HTS 8481.80.10.90) from United Kingdom pay 14% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of butterfly type (HTS 8481.80.10.90) from France pay 10% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of butterfly type (HTS 8481.80.10.90) from Indonesia pay 14% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of butterfly type (HTS 8481.80.10.90) from Brazil pay 41.5% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of butterfly type (HTS 8481.80.10.90) from Bangladesh pay 14% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of butterfly type (HTS 8481.80.10.90) from Cambodia pay 14% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Duties on goods entered Oct 27, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 8481.80.10.90 From

In 2025 the US imported $41M of butterfly type (HTS 8481.80.10.90), down 24% on 2024, mostly from South Korea (53%), Luxembourg (18%) and Taiwan (9%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of originUS imports, 2025Sharevs 2024Total duty today
South Korea$22M53%26%12.5%
Luxembourg$7M18%44%10%
Taiwan$4M9%27%10%
Canada$2M6%47%14%0% with USMCA
China$1M3%56%41.5%
Costa Rica$812K2%New16.5%12.5% with DR-CAFTA
Japan$776K2%292%12.5%
Czech Republic$617K2%148%10%
Germany$464K1%1%10%
Slovenia$411K1%51%10%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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What does HTS code 8481.80.10.90 cover?

HTS code 8481.80.10.90 covers butterfly type, classified under Chapter 84 (Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 4%.

What is the duty rate for HTS 8481.80.10.90?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 8481.80.10.90 is 4%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A*,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 47%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on butterfly type (HTS 8481.80.10.90) from China?

As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of butterfly type (HTS 8481.80.10.90) from China pay 41.5% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on butterfly type (HTS 8481.80.10.90) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of butterfly type (HTS 8481.80.10.90) from Vietnam pay 16.5% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on butterfly type (HTS 8481.80.10.90) from Mexico?

As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of butterfly type (HTS 8481.80.10.90) from Mexico pay 14% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Where does the US import HTS 8481.80.10.90 from?

In 2025 the US imported $41M of butterfly type under HTS 8481.80.10.90, mostly from South Korea (53%), Luxembourg (18%) and Taiwan (9%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 8481.80.10.90?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 8481.80.10.90 is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-27.

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