Product classification

HS code for Valve: 8481.80

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

Classification of valve under HS 8481.80

Valves are classified under HS code 848180, which serves as the category for 'other appliances' within the heading for taps, cocks, valves, and similar appliances. Heading 8481 is comprehensive, covering devices used to regulate the flow of liquids, gases, or slurries through pipes, tanks, or boilers. Subheading 848180 is used for a vast array of industrial and domestic valves that do not meet the specific criteria of pressure-reducing valves (848110), valves for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions (848120), or check valves (848130). The classification is determined by the mechanical function of the device—controlling flow—rather than the material it is made of, though the material may affect the duty rate. This code is one of the most frequently used in industrial trade due to the ubiquity of gate, globe, and ball valves in infrastructure.

Covers
  • Industrial ball valves and gate valves
  • Butterfly valves for fluid control
  • Plug valves and needle valves
  • Domestic water taps and faucet valves
  • Solenoid valves for general flow control
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. The most common error is failing to identify a more specific subheading within 8481. For example, a valve designed specifically for a hydraulic power system should be classified under 848120, not 848180. Similarly, a non-return valve must be classified under 848130. Another error is classifying plastic valves under Chapter 39 (Plastics); however, Note 2(j) to Section XVI and the Explanatory Notes to 8481 clarify that valves of any material (except unhardened vulcanized rubber or ceramics in some cases) remain in 8481.

84.81Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves8481.20Valves; for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions8481.30Valves; check (nonreturn) valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like

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

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

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 valve

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 valve

What is the HS code for Valve?

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

How do I classify Valve for customs?

Valve 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.

Are plastic valves classified differently?

No, valves made of plastic intended for pipes or vats are still classified under HS code 848180, as the function of the article takes precedence over the material composition in this specific heading.

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

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

In 2025, the top importers of HS 848180 (the code used for valve) 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 Valve the same in all countries?

The base HS code 848180 for Valve 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 valve in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 848180 into 14 NCM codes, so the right one for valve 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.