Product classification

HS code for Faucet: 8481.80

Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves.

Classification of faucet under HS 8481.80

Faucets are classified under HS code 8481.80. This classification is governed by the function of the product rather than its material composition. Heading 8481 covers taps, cocks, valves, and similar appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats, or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves. While faucets are often made of base metals like brass (Chapter 74) or stainless steel (Chapter 73), Note 1 to Section XV (Base Metals) excludes articles of Section XVI (which includes Chapter 84). Therefore, because a faucet is a mechanical appliance used to regulate the flow of fluid, it is classified in Chapter 84. Subheading 8481.80 is the residual category for "other appliances" that are not pressure-reducing valves, valves for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions, check valves, or safety valves. This includes standard household kitchen and bathroom faucets, whether they are single-handle, double-handle, or sensor-operated.

Covers
  • Kitchen sink faucets
  • Bathroom lavatory taps
  • Mixer valves for showers
  • Hose bibbs and outdoor spigots
  • Electronic or touchless faucets
Also under 8481.80
  • Moen kitchen taps
  • Delta bathroom faucets
  • Watts ball valves
  • Honeywell thermostatic radiator valves
  • Grundfos circulator valves

Codes often confused with 8481.80

Common mistake. Faucets are commonly misclassified under HS code 7324.90 (sanitary ware of iron or steel) or 7418.20 (sanitary ware of copper/brass). These codes are intended for the fixtures themselves, such as sinks, washbasins, and baths, rather than the mechanical valves that control water flow. Another error is using 8481.10, which is strictly for pressure-reducing valves, whereas most faucets do not primarily function as pressure reducers but as flow regulators.

7324.90Iron or steel; sanitary ware and parts thereof, excluding sinks, wash basins and baths7418.20Copper; sanitary ware and parts thereof8481.10Valves; pressure reducing, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like

Top exporters and importers of HS 848180 (the code used for faucet), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 848180 (the code used for faucet) 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.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 848180, not only faucet.

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 faucet

Brazil splits HS 8481.80 into 14 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about faucet

What is the HS code for Faucet?

The HS code for Faucet is 848180 (Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances; for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves).

How do I classify Faucet for customs?

Faucet is classified under HS code 848180 — Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances; for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the HS code for a kitchen faucet?

The HS code for a kitchen faucet is 8481.80.

Are sensor-operated faucets classified differently?

No, sensor-operated or automatic faucets are still classified under 8481.80 because their primary function is the regulation of liquid flow via a valve mechanism.

Which countries are the top exporters of faucet (HS 848180)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 848180 (the code used for faucet) 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 faucet (HS 848180)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 848180 (the code used for faucet) 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.

Is the HS code for Faucet the same in all countries?

The base HS code 848180 for Faucet is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.

What is the NCM code for faucet in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 848180 into 14 NCM codes, so the right one for faucet depends on the product's details: 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), and more.