Chapter 84 · Machinery and mechanical appliances; computers · Section 16
HS Code 8481.20
Valves for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions
Heading 8481: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 8481.20
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8481.20.00 |
Pneumatic fluid power type > Valves for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions 8 statistical lines (10-digit)
|
2% | Free (A*,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | No., kg |
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Enter the customs value (and quantity, when a rate is per-unit) to estimate the general-rate duty per HTS line. Estimates exclude Section 232/301 surcharges, MPF/HMF and fees. Not a customs ruling.
European Union - CN codes under 8481.20
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 8481 20 90 | Valves for the control of pneumatic power transmission | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8481 20 10 | Valves for the control of oleohydraulic power transmission | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8481 20 00 | Valves for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 8481.20
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 8481 20 00 00 | Valves for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8481 20 10 00 | Valves for the control of oleohydraulic power transmission | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8481 20 10 20 | For use in certain types of aircraft | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8481 20 10 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8481 20 90 00 | Valves for the control of pneumatic power transmission | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8481 20 90 20 | For use in certain types of aircraft | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8481 20 90 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 8481
The subheadings immediately before and after 8481.20 in chapter 84.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 8481.20.
What is HS code 8481.20?
HS code 8481.20 covers: Valves for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions. It belongs to chapter 84 (Machinery and mechanical appliances; computers) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 8481.20?
The US general (normal trade relations) rate is: 2%. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 8481.20?
The UK extends 8481.20 to 7 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 8481200000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.