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HTS Code · Chapter 84 · Updated Oct 26, 2026

8481.90.90.60Valve bodies

Also written 8481909060 and 8481.90.9060

HTS Code 8481.90.90.60 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:Parts:OtherOther:Valve bodies in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of valve bodies (HTS 8481.90.90.60) from China pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%) and Section 301 – China (25%).

From China, the total duty on 8481.90.90.60 last changed on Apr 6, 2026, from 35% to 50%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 8481.90.90.60

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

China
Total duty
50%
$5,000.00 on this shipment
Fees
0.47%
MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees
50.47%
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$15,047.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%
  • Section 301 – China25%
  • Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.82.09Section 232 Metals: Other Derivative Articles (Lower Rate)9903.88.01Section 301 China: List 1

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Base Duty Rates for 8481.90.90.60

Set at 8481.90.90 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty
Free
Special Rate of Duty
—
Column 2 (Non-NTR)
35%
Units of Quantity
kg
Total duty by countryAll 20 →
  • China50%
  • Mexico25%
  • Canada25%
  • Vietnam25%
  • Germany25%

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Tariffs by country · Oct 26, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 8481.90.90.60 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of valve bodies (HTS 8481.90.90.60) from China pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%) and Section 301 – China (25%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 25%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more.

Total duty from China
50%
Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs
Lowest total duty
25%
From Mexico, Canada and 17 more
Countries with additional tariffs
20 of 20
Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties
Country of originBase rateAdditional tariffsTotal duty
ChinaFree50%
MexicoFree
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
25%
CanadaFree
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
25%
VietnamFree
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
25%
GermanyFree
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
25%
JapanFree
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
25%
South KoreaFree
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
25%
TaiwanFree
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
25%
IndiaFree
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
25%
IrelandFree
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
25%
ItalyFree
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
25%
SwitzerlandFree
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
25%
ThailandFree
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
25%
MalaysiaFree
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
25%
United KingdomFree
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
25%
FranceFree
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
25%
IndonesiaFree
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
25%
BrazilFree
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
25%
BangladeshFree
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
25%
CambodiaFree
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
25%
Duty from each country, in words
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of valve bodies (HTS 8481.90.90.60) from China pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%) and Section 301 – China (25%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of valve bodies (HTS 8481.90.90.60) from Mexico pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of valve bodies (HTS 8481.90.90.60) from Canada pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of valve bodies (HTS 8481.90.90.60) from Vietnam pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of valve bodies (HTS 8481.90.90.60) from Germany pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of valve bodies (HTS 8481.90.90.60) from Japan pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of valve bodies (HTS 8481.90.90.60) from South Korea pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of valve bodies (HTS 8481.90.90.60) from Taiwan pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of valve bodies (HTS 8481.90.90.60) from India pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of valve bodies (HTS 8481.90.90.60) from Ireland pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of valve bodies (HTS 8481.90.90.60) from Italy pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of valve bodies (HTS 8481.90.90.60) from Switzerland pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of valve bodies (HTS 8481.90.90.60) from Thailand pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of valve bodies (HTS 8481.90.90.60) from Malaysia pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of valve bodies (HTS 8481.90.90.60) from United Kingdom pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of valve bodies (HTS 8481.90.90.60) from France pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of valve bodies (HTS 8481.90.90.60) from Indonesia pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of valve bodies (HTS 8481.90.90.60) from Brazil pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of valve bodies (HTS 8481.90.90.60) from Bangladesh pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of valve bodies (HTS 8481.90.90.60) from Cambodia pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).

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 8481.90.90.60 From

In 2025 the US imported $555M of valve bodies (HTS 8481.90.90.60), up 5% on 2024, mostly from China (24%), Italy (19%) and India (16%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of originUS imports, 2025Sharevs 2024Total duty today
China$135M24%9%50%
Italy$105M19%1%25%
India$90M16%10%25%
Canada$33M6%75%25%
Vietnam$28M5%76%25%
Germany$26M5%7%25%
Mexico$19M3%15%25%
Taiwan$14M3%20%25%
Brazil$13M2%38%25%
Malaysia$12M2%18%25%

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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Legal notes

Relevant HTS Notes

Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 8481.90.90.60.

CBP rulings

Related CROSS Rulings for HTS 8481.90.90.60

CBP classification rulings related to 8481.90.90.60. Open a ruling to read how Customs classified a similar product.

hq 952872Nov 24, 1992

Revocation of NY 861394; Valve Packing Material; Robco Carboform #10; NY 828607; GRI 3(a); U.S. v. Garlock Packing Co.; 6815.10.00

8481.90.508481.90.90
hq 089798Oct 22, 1991

Packing material cut to fit into particular size valves; GRI 1; parts of valves; NYR 828607 affirmed; NYR 861394 revoked

8481.90.508481.90.90
ny N303324May 3, 2019

The tariff classification of valve components from China

8481.90.90209903.88.01
ny N349750Jun 30, 2025

The tariff classification of two parts from China

8481.90.90818481.90.90859019.20.00009817.00.96
Questions

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What does HTS code 8481.90.90.60 cover?

HTS code 8481.90.90.60 covers valve bodies, classified under Chapter 84 (Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is Free.

What is the duty rate for HTS 8481.90.90.60?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 8481.90.90.60 is Free. The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 35%. 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 valve bodies (HTS 8481.90.90.60) from China?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of valve bodies (HTS 8481.90.90.60) from China pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%) and Section 301 – China (25%).

What is the US tariff on valve bodies (HTS 8481.90.90.60) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of valve bodies (HTS 8481.90.90.60) from Vietnam pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).

What is the US tariff on valve bodies (HTS 8481.90.90.60) from Mexico?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of valve bodies (HTS 8481.90.90.60) from Mexico pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).

Where does the US import HTS 8481.90.90.60 from?

In 2025 the US imported $555M of valve bodies under HTS 8481.90.90.60, mostly from China (24%), Italy (19%) and India (16%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 8481.90.90.60?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 8481.90.90.60 is 25%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-26.

Do antidumping or countervailing duties apply to HTS 8481.90.90.60?

They may. Antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) cases whose scope lists HTS 8481.90.90.60 or a related code cover aluminum extrusions from China. A case applies only to goods from the countries it names that fit the scope's written description, and its duty is on top of the regular duty. With a free HTS Hero account, the duty calculator checks the cases and new petitions that may cover your import and shows the deposit rates Commerce set and the companies named.

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