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HTS Code · Chapter 84 · Updated Oct 27, 2026

8481.90.90.81Steel forgings

Also written 8481909081 and 8481.90.9081

HTS Code 8481.90.90.81 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:Other:Steel forgings in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of steel forgings (HTS 8481.90.90.81) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

From China, the total duty on 8481.90.90.81 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 35% to 37.5%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 8481.90.90.81

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

China
Total duty
37.5%
$3,750.00 on this shipment
Fees
0.47%
MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees
37.97%
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$13,797.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Section 301 – China25%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
  • Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.88.01Section 301 China: List 19903.05.31Section 301 Forced Labor – China

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Base Duty Rates for 8481.90.90.81

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 →
  • China37.5%
  • Mexico10%
  • Canada10%
  • Vietnam12.5%
  • Germany10%

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Tariffs by country · Oct 27, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 8481.90.90.81 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of steel forgings (HTS 8481.90.90.81) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free 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 Mexico, Canada and 11 more.

Total duty from China
37.5%
Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs
Lowest total duty
10%
From Mexico, Canada and 11 more
Countries with additional tariffs
20 of 20
Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties
Country of originBase rateAdditional tariffsTotal duty
ChinaFree37.5%
MexicoFree10%0% with USMCA
CanadaFree10%0% with USMCA
VietnamFree12.5%
GermanyFree10%
JapanFree12.5%
South KoreaFree12.5%
TaiwanFree10%
IndiaFree10%
IrelandFree10%
ItalyFree10%
SwitzerlandFree12.5%
ThailandFree12.5%
MalaysiaFree10%
United KingdomFree10%
FranceFree10%
IndonesiaFree10%
BrazilFree37.5%
BangladeshFree10%
CambodiaFree10%
Duty from each country, in words
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of steel forgings (HTS 8481.90.90.81) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of steel forgings (HTS 8481.90.90.81) from Mexico pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of steel forgings (HTS 8481.90.90.81) from Canada pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of steel forgings (HTS 8481.90.90.81) from Vietnam pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of steel forgings (HTS 8481.90.90.81) from Germany pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of steel forgings (HTS 8481.90.90.81) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of steel forgings (HTS 8481.90.90.81) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of steel forgings (HTS 8481.90.90.81) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of steel forgings (HTS 8481.90.90.81) from India pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of steel forgings (HTS 8481.90.90.81) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of steel forgings (HTS 8481.90.90.81) from Italy pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of steel forgings (HTS 8481.90.90.81) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of steel forgings (HTS 8481.90.90.81) from Thailand pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of steel forgings (HTS 8481.90.90.81) from Malaysia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of steel forgings (HTS 8481.90.90.81) from United Kingdom pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of steel forgings (HTS 8481.90.90.81) from France pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of steel forgings (HTS 8481.90.90.81) from Indonesia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of steel forgings (HTS 8481.90.90.81) from Brazil pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of steel forgings (HTS 8481.90.90.81) from Bangladesh pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of steel forgings (HTS 8481.90.90.81) from Cambodia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free 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 8481.90.90.81 From

In 2025 the US imported $56M of steel forgings (HTS 8481.90.90.81), up 28% on 2024, mostly from China (20%), India (17%) and Mexico (15%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of originUS imports, 2025Sharevs 2024Total duty today
China$11M20%31%37.5%
India$10M17%36%10%
Mexico$8M15%201%10%0% with USMCA
Germany$6M10%54%10%
South Korea$6M10%42%12.5%
Italy$4M7%48%10%
Canada$3M6%23%10%0% with USMCA
Taiwan$3M5%59%10%
Japan$2M3%162%12.5%
Switzerland$897K2%45%12.5%

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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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

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What does HTS code 8481.90.90.81 cover?

HTS code 8481.90.90.81 covers steel forgings, 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 8481.90.90.81?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 8481.90.90.81 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 steel forgings (HTS 8481.90.90.81) from China?

As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of steel forgings (HTS 8481.90.90.81) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on steel forgings (HTS 8481.90.90.81) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of steel forgings (HTS 8481.90.90.81) from Vietnam pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on steel forgings (HTS 8481.90.90.81) from Mexico?

As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of steel forgings (HTS 8481.90.90.81) from Mexico pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Where does the US import HTS 8481.90.90.81 from?

In 2025 the US imported $56M of steel forgings under HTS 8481.90.90.81, mostly from China (20%), India (17%) and Mexico (15%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 8481.90.90.81?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 8481.90.90.81 is 10%, from Mexico, Canada and 11 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-27.

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