HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8481.80 – Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances; for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves

HS code 8481.80 is the 6-digit subheading for taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves. It is used for ball valves, gate valves, globe valves, butterfly valves and plug valves.

What HS 8481.80 covers

This broad category encompasses a vast array of general-purpose taps, cocks, and valves used to control the flow of liquids or gases in various systems, excluding those specifically covered by other 8481 subheadings. It includes everything from simple manual shut-off valves to more sophisticated thermostatically controlled valves. In international trade, these items are widely imported by industries ranging from plumbing and HVAC to manufacturing, agriculture, and general infrastructure projects. Exporters are diverse, including large industrial valve manufacturers and smaller specialized producers, often from countries with strong industrial bases. Key aspects for trade include the valve's material (e.g., brass, bronze, stainless steel, plastic), connection type, pressure rating, temperature range, and actuation method (manual, automatic). The sheer variety and widespread application of these valves make this a highly active and competitive segment of global trade, driven by construction, industrial maintenance, and consumer demand.

Covers
  • Ball valves
  • Gate valves
  • Globe valves
  • Butterfly valves
  • Plug valves
  • Diaphragm valves
  • Thermostatic mixing valves
  • Solenoid shut-off valves
Examples
  • Moen kitchen taps
  • Delta bathroom faucets
  • Watts ball valves
  • Honeywell thermostatic radiator valves
  • Grundfos circulator valves

Codes often confused with 8481.80

Common mistake. This is a "basket" code for valves not specifically covered elsewhere in 8481, making it prone to misclassification if a valve has a more specific function (e.g., pressure reducing 848110, check 848130, or safety 848140). Careful attention to the primary function is needed to avoid incorrectly classifying specialized valves here.

84.81Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves8481.10Valves; pressure reducing, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like8481.30Valves; check (nonreturn) valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like8481.40Valves; safety or relief valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like

Top exporters and importers of HS code 848180, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 848180 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $17.0B
  2. 2 Germany $8.6B
  3. 3 United States $7.9B

World total: $71.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $11.0B
  2. 2 China $5.5B
  3. 3 Germany $4.5B

World total: $72.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM codes for 8481.80 14

Brazil splits HS 8481.80 into 14 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 8481.80.1 Of a kind used in bathrooms or kitchensDo tipo utilizado em banheiros ou cozinhas Group
  2. 8481.80.11 Bathroom or kitchen drain valvesVálvulas para escoamento
  3. 8481.80.19 Other bathroom or kitchen taps and valvesOutros
  4. 8481.80.2 Of a kind used in refrigerationDo tipo utilizado em refrigeração Group
  5. 8481.80.21 Thermostatic or pressostatic expansion valvesVálvulas de expansão termostáticas ou pressostáticas
  6. 8481.80.29 Other refrigeration valves and tapsOutros
  7. 8481.80.3 Of a kind used in gas equipmentDo tipo utilizado em equipamentos a gás Group
  8. 8481.80.31 Household gas valves, thermocouple, up to 50 mbarCom uma pressão de trabalho inferior ou igual a 50 mbar e dispositivo de segurança termoelétrico incorporado, do tipo utilizado em aparelhos domésticos
  9. 8481.80.39 Other gas equipment valves and tapsOutros
  10. 8481.80.9 OtherOutros Group
  11. 8481.80.91 Aerosol valvesVálvulas tipo aerossol
  12. 8481.80.92 Solenoid valvesVálvulas solenoides
  13. 8481.80.93 Gate valvesVálvulas tipo gaveta
  14. 8481.80.94 Globe valvesVálvulas tipo globo
  15. 8481.80.95 Ball valvesVálvulas tipo esfera
  16. 8481.80.96 Plug valvesVálvulas tipo macho
  17. 8481.80.97 Butterfly valvesVálvulas tipo borboleta
  18. 8481.80.99 Other taps, cocks and valvesOutros

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.81 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 8481.80

What is HS code 848180?

HS code 848180 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances; for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves. This broad category encompasses a vast array of general-purpose taps, cocks, and valves used to control the flow of liquids or gases in various systems, excluding those specifically covered by other 8481 subheadings. It includes everything from simple manual shut-off valves to more sophisticated thermostatically controlled valves. In international trade, these items are widely imported by industries ranging from plumbing and HVAC to manufacturing, agriculture, and general infrastructure projects. Exporters are diverse, including large industrial valve manufacturers and smaller specialized producers, often from countries with strong industrial bases. Key aspects for trade include the valve's material (e.g., brass, bronze, stainless steel, plastic), connection type, pressure rating, temperature range, and actuation method (manual, automatic). The sheer variety and widespread application of these valves make this a highly active and competitive segment of global trade, driven by construction, industrial maintenance, and consumer demand.

What products fall under HS code 848180?

Ball valves, Gate valves, Globe valves, Butterfly valves, Plug valves, Diaphragm valves, Thermostatic mixing valves, Solenoid shut-off valves

What are common misclassifications for HS code 848180?

This is a "basket" code for valves not specifically covered elsewhere in 8481, making it prone to misclassification if a valve has a more specific function (e.g., pressure reducing 848110, check 848130, or safety 848140). Careful attention to the primary function is needed to avoid incorrectly classifying specialized valves here.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 848180?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 848180 in UN Comtrade data were China ($17.0B, 24% of world exports), Germany ($8.6B) and the United States ($7.9B). World exports came to about $71.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 848180?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 848180 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($11.0B, 15% of world imports), China ($5.5B) and Germany ($4.5B). World imports came to about $72.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

How is HS code 848180 structured?

HS code 848180 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (81) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (80) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 848180?

Brazil splits HS code 848180 into 14 NCM codes: 8481.80.11 (Bathroom or kitchen drain valves), 8481.80.19 (Other bathroom or kitchen taps and valves), 8481.80.21 (Thermostatic or pressostatic expansion valves), 8481.80.29 (Other refrigeration valves and taps), 8481.80.31 (Household gas valves, thermocouple, up to 50 mbar), 8481.80.39 (Other gas equipment valves and taps), 8481.80.91 (Aerosol valves), 8481.80.92 (Solenoid valves), and more listed on this page. The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.