Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery · 1 pending regulation · 1 court case · $885.0M monthly imports · 100% from 1 countries · Updated daily from USITC
General
Free
Special
Free
Column 2
Free
Trade Agreement Eligibility
Monthly Imports
$885.0M
2026-01
Trade Concentration
100%
from top 3 of 1 origins
Regulatory Pressure
LOW
15 rulings — · 1 reg · 1 CIT, 0 CAFC
Global Rates
🇺🇸 Free
🇬🇧 United Kingdom: N/A · 🇪🇺 European Union: N/A · 🇨🇦 Canada: N/A · 🇧🇷 Brazil: 14 NCM codes
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Data compiled from USITC HTS, US Census Bureau, CBP CROSS Rulings, Federal Register, CourtListener, Regulations.gov, HMRC / DG TAXUD / CBSA / SISCOMEX · As of 2026-04-26 · Updates monthly
100% of US imports for this code come from just 1 countries. High origin concentration increases exposure to trade disruptions or tariff escalations.
This is a high-volume import code — $885M in monthly US imports. Duty rate changes or trade remedy actions on this code have significant economic impact.
List 1 — ~$34B of Chinese goods (machinery, electronics, industrial components)
Active — 7.5%–25% additional duties on Chinese-origin goods across four tranches (Lists 1–4A), with higher 2024/2025 increases on targeted product categories.
Effective 2018-07-06
These additional tariffs apply on top of the general duty rate. View full trade remedy tracker →
| Code | Description | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8481.80 | Other appliances: | — |
| 8481.80.10 | Of copper | 4% |
| 8481.80.10.20 | Bath and shower faucets | — |
| 8481.80.10.30 | Sink and lavatory faucets | — |
| 8481.80.10.40 | Supply stops | — |
| 8481.80.10.50 | Other | — |
| 8481.80.10.60 | Gate type | — |
| 8481.80.10.70 | Globe type | — |
| 8481.80.10.75 | Plug type | — |
| 8481.80.10.85 | Ball type | — |
| 8481.80.10.90 | Butterfly type | — |
| 8481.80.10.95 | Other | — |
| 8481.80.30 | Of iron or steel | 5.6% |
| 8481.80.30.10 | Gate type | — |
| 8481.80.30.15 | Globe type | — |
| 8481.80.30.20 | Plug type | — |
| 8481.80.30.25 | Ball type | — |
| 8481.80.30.30 | Butterfly type | — |
| 8481.80.30.40 | Other | — |
| 8481.80.30.55 | Gate type | — |
| 8481.80.30.60 | Globe type | — |
| 8481.80.30.65 | Plug type | — |
| 8481.80.30.70 | Ball type | — |
| 8481.80.30.75 | Butterfly type | — |
| 8481.80.30.90 | Other | — |
| 8481.80.50 | Of other materials | 3% |
| 8481.80.50.40 | Pressure spray can valves | — |
| 8481.80.50.60 | Bath, shower, sink and lavatory faucets | — |
| 8481.80.50.90 | Other | — |
| 8481.80.90 | Other | 2% |
| 8481.80.90.05 | Solenoid valves | — |
| 8481.80.90.10 | Ballcock mechanisms | — |
| 8481.80.90.15 | Regulator valves, self-operating, for controlling variables such as temperature, pressure, flow and liquid level | — |
| 8481.80.90.20 | Control valves designed for proportional operation by a signal from a control device | — |
| 8481.80.90.25 | Other | — |
| 8481.80.90.30 | With hydraulic actuators | — |
| 8481.80.90.35 | Control valves designed for proportional operation by a signal from a control device | — |
| 8481.80.90.40 | Other | — |
| 8481.80.90.45 | With thermostatic actuators | — |
| 8481.80.90.50 | Other | — |
The tariff classification and status under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), of solenoid valves from Mexico; Article 509
The tariff classification of a diverter tub spot from Germany
Classification of Model SV100, Service Valve; Additional Information Submitted; New York Ruling Letter (NY) K87734, dated July 27, 2004
Application for Further Review of Protest No. 1401-14-100228; classification of reversing valve assembly with electric drive unit, portable air motor actuator, butterfly stack damper valve and manually operated chain hoist
Protest No. 2304-03-100186; Classification of gas train assemblies; Additional U.S. Rule of Interpretation 1(c)
The tariff classification and status under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), of a dual fuel conversion system from Canada; Article 509
The tariff classification and country of origin marking status of a Thermostat Housing Assembly from Canada.
Tub/Shower Trim Kit; Single Control Kitchen Faucet; Wide Spread Lavatory Faucet; Taps, Cocks, Valves and Similar Appliances, for Pipes, Boiler Shells, Tanks, Vats or the Like, Other Appliances, Hand Operated; Parts of Hand Operated Valves
Protest 1001-99-104130; gas manifold assembly
The classification and country of origin of a ball valve and the applicability of certain trade remedies under Section 301. Modification to New York ruling N307465.
Modification of NY N047175; Classification of beverage dispenser machines
The tariff classification and USMCA eligibility of a valve module
Protest 1303-99-100159; cast iron fireplace damper.
Internal Advice; Tariff Classification of a Branch Selector Unit for Variable Refrigerant Volume Air Conditioner System
Application for Further Review of Protest Number 2002-18-100011; Tariff classification of radiant floors, radiant panels, radiant arches, radiant coils and plenums from Malaysia
Interim regulations; solicitation of comments.·Effective 1994-01-01
USTR regulatory documents related to this tariff code from Regulations.gov.
Source: Regulations.gov
HAND OPERATED TAPS, COCKS, VALVES AND SIMILAR APPLIANCES OF COPPER, HAVING A PRESSURE RATING UNDER 850 KPA (123 LBS PRESSURE)
Census Bureau export classification matching this HTS import code.
