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HTS Code · Chapter 84 · Updated Oct 26, 2026

8481.80.30Hand operated, of iron or steel

Also written 84818030

HTS Code 8481.80.30 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 iron or steel in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule — covering 12 sub-classifications.

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hand operated, of iron or steel (HTS 8481.80.30) from China pay 43.1% in duties: the 5.6% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

From China, the total duty on 8481.80.30 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 40.6% to 43.1%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 8481.80.30

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 26, 2026

China
Total duty
43.1%
$4,310.00 on this shipment
Fees
0.47%
MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees
43.57%
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$14,357.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Base duty5.6%
  • 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 8481.80.30

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty
5.6%
Special Rate of Duty
Free / 2.8%
A*AUBBHCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSGJP
Column 2 (Non-NTR)
45%
Total duty by countryAll 20 →
  • China43.1%
  • Mexico15.6%
  • Canada15.6%
  • Vietnam18.1%
  • Germany10%

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Tariffs by country · Oct 26, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 8481.80.30 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hand operated, of iron or steel (HTS 8481.80.30) from China pay 43.1% in duties: the 5.6% 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
43.1%
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
China5.6%43.1%
Mexico5.6%15.6%0% with USMCA
Canada5.6%15.6%0% with USMCA
Vietnam5.6%18.1%
Germany5.6%10%
Japan5.6%12.5%
South Korea5.6%12.5%
Taiwan5.6%10%
India5.6%15.6%
Ireland5.6%10%
Italy5.6%10%
Switzerland5.6%12.5%
Thailand5.6%18.1%
Malaysia5.6%15.6%
United Kingdom5.6%15.6%
France5.6%10%
Indonesia5.6%15.6%
Brazil5.6%43.1%
Bangladesh5.6%15.6%
Cambodia5.6%15.6%
Duty from each country, in words
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hand operated, of iron or steel (HTS 8481.80.30) from China pay 43.1% in duties: the 5.6% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hand operated, of iron or steel (HTS 8481.80.30) from Mexico pay 15.6% in duties: the 5.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hand operated, of iron or steel (HTS 8481.80.30) from Canada pay 15.6% in duties: the 5.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hand operated, of iron or steel (HTS 8481.80.30) from Vietnam pay 18.1% in duties: the 5.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hand operated, of iron or steel (HTS 8481.80.30) from Germany pay 10% in duties: the 5.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (4.4%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hand operated, of iron or steel (HTS 8481.80.30) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: the 5.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.9%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hand operated, of iron or steel (HTS 8481.80.30) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: the 5.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.9%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hand operated, of iron or steel (HTS 8481.80.30) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: the 5.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (4.4%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hand operated, of iron or steel (HTS 8481.80.30) from India pay 15.6% in duties: the 5.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hand operated, of iron or steel (HTS 8481.80.30) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: the 5.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (4.4%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hand operated, of iron or steel (HTS 8481.80.30) from Italy pay 10% in duties: the 5.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (4.4%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hand operated, of iron or steel (HTS 8481.80.30) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: the 5.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.9%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hand operated, of iron or steel (HTS 8481.80.30) from Thailand pay 18.1% in duties: the 5.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hand operated, of iron or steel (HTS 8481.80.30) from Malaysia pay 15.6% in duties: the 5.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hand operated, of iron or steel (HTS 8481.80.30) from United Kingdom pay 15.6% in duties: the 5.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hand operated, of iron or steel (HTS 8481.80.30) from France pay 10% in duties: the 5.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (4.4%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hand operated, of iron or steel (HTS 8481.80.30) from Indonesia pay 15.6% in duties: the 5.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hand operated, of iron or steel (HTS 8481.80.30) from Brazil pay 43.1% in duties: the 5.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hand operated, of iron or steel (HTS 8481.80.30) from Bangladesh pay 15.6% in duties: the 5.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hand operated, of iron or steel (HTS 8481.80.30) from Cambodia pay 15.6% in duties: the 5.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Duties on goods entered Oct 26, 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 8481.80.30 From

In 2025 the US imported $1.8B of hand operated, of iron or steel (HTS 8481.80.30 and related codes), up 17% on 2024, mostly from China (29%), India (12%) and Italy (11%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of originUS imports, 2025Sharevs 2024Total duty today
China$536M29%1%43.1%
India$218M12%23%15.6%
Italy$199M11%72%10%
Taiwan$197M11%32%10%
South Korea$135M7%11%12.5%
Canada$102M6%7%15.6%0% with USMCA
Mexico$77M4%7%15.6%0% with USMCA
Vietnam$65M4%128%18.1%
Germany$57M3%1%10%
Spain$44M2%150%10%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports (8-digit group, as Census has no figures for this exact line). 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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CBP rulings

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hq 087076Jun 14, 1990

Reconsideration of Headquarters Ruling Letter 086211, dated March 24, 1990; butterfly valves

8481.80.309817.00.50
hq 950015Nov 27, 1991

Steel forged ball valves; hand operated valves; Subheading8481.80.90; GRI 2(a); The Carrington Co., United GeophysicalCorp. v. The United States; Section XVI, note 2(a); Section XVI,note 2(b).

8481.80.30
hq 086211Mar 24, 1990

Butterfly valves from France

8481.80.309817.00.50
hq 950064Oct 29, 1991

eries 20 Gate; Series 60 Gate; Series 61 Gate; Series 80Valve; Series 95 Stop Logs; Valve; Structure; Hand Operated;Principal Use; GRI 3(c); H. Fontaine, Ltd.

7610.90.008481.30.208481.80.308481.80.90
hq H301538Jul 22, 2019

Request for Reconsideration of NY N012323, NY N161399, and NY N006439; Classification of Manifold and Tank Fitting Packages

8481.40.008481.80.309032.20.00
hq 963015May 3, 2000

Protest 1303-99-100159; cast iron fireplace damper.

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What does HTS code 8481.80.30 cover?

HTS code 8481.80.30 covers hand operated, of iron or steel (Of iron or steel), classified under Chapter 84 (Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 5.6%. There are 12 more specific sub-classifications under this code.

What is the duty rate for HTS 8481.80.30?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 8481.80.30 is 5.6%. 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)2.8% (JP). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 45%. 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 hand operated, of iron or steel (HTS 8481.80.30) from China?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hand operated, of iron or steel (HTS 8481.80.30) from China pay 43.1% in duties: the 5.6% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on hand operated, of iron or steel (HTS 8481.80.30) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hand operated, of iron or steel (HTS 8481.80.30) from Vietnam pay 18.1% in duties: the 5.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on hand operated, of iron or steel (HTS 8481.80.30) from Mexico?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of hand operated, of iron or steel (HTS 8481.80.30) from Mexico pay 15.6% in duties: the 5.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 8481.80.30?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 8481.80.30 is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-26.

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