HS Code 8481.80 : Other appliances
MODULE 2: EXTRACTABLE ANSWER (AEO / SPEAKABLE)
EN (Official WCO)
FR (Pending)
ES (Pending)
The 6-digit Harmonized System (HS) code for other appliances is 8481.80. Under the 2026 European Union (TARIC), the representative MFN general duty rate is 0.00 % [EU TARIC 2026].
MODULE 3: SIGNATURE A: HS DECODE VISUAL HIERARCHY
Chapter 84
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
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
Subheading .80
.80
Other appliances
MODULE 4: SIGNATURE B: TARIFF MATRIX
Import Duty Rates by Destination
European Union (EU TARIC / CN 2026)
8481800000
MODULE 5: EU IMPORT DUTY & VAT BREAKDOWN
EU Customs De Minimis
€150.00
Duty-free threshold
Official EU Classification Rulings: Search European Binding Tariff Information [EBTI Database ↗]
Notice: EU customs duties are uniform across all 27 Member States under the EU Customs Union. Import VAT is assessed locally by destination customs authorities.
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MODULE 6: Mandatory Customs Entry Document Matrix
Rule-Derived Customs Entry Package Checklist
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Commercial Invoice
Itemized description, currency, Incoterms, seller/buyer details, and country of origin.
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Packing List & Bill of Lading
Gross/net weight, container/seal numbers, piece count, and transport B/L or Air Waybill.
PREFERENTIAL RULE
Certificate of Origin (If Claiming FTA)
Required only when claiming zero-duty preference under USMCA, KORUS, or GSP.
MODULE 7: Regulatory Compliance & Partner Government Agency (PGA) Flags
Standard Entry
This commodity does not carry mandatory PGA pre-clearance flags under the ACE message set.
MODULE 8: EU Trade Defence Measures & Carbon Adjustment (CBAM)
EU Anti-Dumping Defence
Standard TARIC Duties
EU Steel Safeguards
Exempt (Non-Steel Commodity)
EU CBAM Carbon Alert
Not in Scope
MODULE 9: Free Trade Agreements (FTA) & Rules of Origin (RoO)
| Agreement Code | Trade Agreement / Program | Preferential Rate | Rules of Origin (RoO) Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCA | EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement | Free | Statement on Origin by registered exporter. |
| CETA | EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement | Free | CETA Origin Declaration on commercial invoice. |
| EPA | EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement | Free | Statement on Origin or importer knowledge under EU-Japan EPA. |
MODULE 10: Logistics, Freight & Transport Specifications
Standard 20ft Container
~28 CBM / 28,000 kg Payload
Standard 40ft High-Cube
~68 CBM / 28,600 kg Payload
Stowage Factor & Handling
Standard commercial packaging for Other appliances
MODULE 11: European Binding Tariff Information (EBTI)
Legally binding tariff classification decisions valid across all 27 EU Member States for HS 8481.80.
Query the official European Commission EBTI classification rulings database:
Search EU Commission EBTI Database for 8481.80 →EU TARIC Declarable Commodity Lines (8481.80)
| HTS Code | Description | General Rate | Special (FTA) Rate | Column 2 Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8481.80 | Other appliances | Free | Free | Rate on request | — |
| 8481.80.10 | Other appliances, Hand operated, Of copper | 4% | Free (A*,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 47% | — |
| 8481.80.10.20 | Other appliances, Hand operated, Of copper, Having a pressure rating under |
Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8481.80.10.30 | Other appliances, Hand operated, Of copper, Having a pressure rating under |
Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8481.80.10.40 | Other appliances, Hand operated, Of copper, Having a pressure rating under |
Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8481.80.10.50 | Other appliances, Hand operated, Of copper, Having a pressure rating under |
Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8481.80.10.60 | Other appliances, Hand operated, Of copper, Having a pressure rating of |
Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8481.80.10.70 | Other appliances, Hand operated, Of copper, Having a pressure rating of |
Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8481.80.10.75 | Other appliances, Hand operated, Of copper, Having a pressure rating of |
Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8481.80.10.85 | Other appliances, Hand operated, Of copper, Having a pressure rating of |
Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8481.80.10.90 | Other appliances, Hand operated, Of copper, Having a pressure rating of |
Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8481.80.10.95 | Other appliances, Hand operated, Of copper, Having a pressure rating of |
Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8481.80.30 | Other appliances, Hand operated, Of iron or steel | 5.6% | Free (A*,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)2.8% (JP) | 45% | — |
| 8481.80.30.10 | Other appliances, Hand operated, Of iron or steel, Of iron, Gate type | Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8481.80.30.15 | Other appliances, Hand operated, Of iron or steel, Of iron, Globe type | Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8481.80.30.20 | Other appliances, Hand operated, Of iron or steel, Of iron, Plug type | Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8481.80.30.25 | Other appliances, Hand operated, Of iron or steel, Of iron, Ball type | Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8481.80.30.30 | Other appliances, Hand operated, Of iron or steel, Of iron, Butterfly type | Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8481.80.30.40 | Other appliances, Hand operated, Of iron or steel, Of iron, Other | Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8481.80.30.55 | Other appliances, Hand operated, Of iron or steel, Of steel, Gate type | Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8481.80.30.60 | Other appliances, Hand operated, Of iron or steel, Of steel, Globe type | Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8481.80.30.65 | Other appliances, Hand operated, Of iron or steel, Of steel, Plug type | Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8481.80.30.70 | Other appliances, Hand operated, Of iron or steel, Of steel, Ball type | Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8481.80.30.75 | Other appliances, Hand operated, Of iron or steel, Of steel, Butterfly type | Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8481.80.30.90 | Other appliances, Hand operated, Of iron or steel, Of steel, Other | Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8481.80.50 | Other appliances, Hand operated, Of other materials | 3% | Free (A*,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 45% | — |
| 8481.80.50.40 | Other appliances, Hand operated, Of other materials, Pressure spray can valves | Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8481.80.50.60 | Other appliances, Hand operated, Of other materials, Bath, shower, sink and lavatory faucets | Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8481.80.50.90 | Other appliances, Hand operated, Of other materials, Other | Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8481.80.90 | Other appliances, Other | 2% | Free (A*,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | — |
| 8481.80.90.05 | Other appliances, Other, Solenoid valves | Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8481.80.90.10 | Other appliances, Other, Ballcock mechanisms | Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8481.80.90.15 | Other appliances, Other, Regulator valves, self-operating, for controlling variables such as temperature, pressure, flow and liquid level | Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8481.80.90.20 | Other appliances, Other, Other, With electrical or electro-hydraulic actuators, Control valves designed for proportional operation by a signal from a control device | Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8481.80.90.25 | Other appliances, Other, Other, With electrical or electro-hydraulic actuators, Other | Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8481.80.90.30 | Other appliances, Other, Other, With hydraulic actuators | Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8481.80.90.35 | Other appliances, Other, Other, With pneumatic actuators, Control valves designed for proportional operation by a signal from a control device | Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8481.80.90.40 | Other appliances, Other, Other, With pneumatic actuators, Other | Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8481.80.90.45 | Other appliances, Other, Other, With thermostatic actuators | Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8481.80.90.50 | Other appliances, Other, Other, Other | Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
MODULE 12: Candidate Subheadings & Related Codes
| Related HS Code | Heading Category | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 8481.10 | Subheading under Heading 8481 | Compare Subheading 8481.10 → |
| 8481.20 | Subheading under Heading 8481 | Compare Subheading 8481.20 → |
| 8481.30 | Subheading under Heading 8481 | Compare Subheading 8481.30 → |
| 8481.40 | Subheading under Heading 8481 | Compare Subheading 8481.40 → |
| 8481.90 | Subheading under Heading 8481 | Compare Subheading 8481.90 → |
Official Primary Sources & Authority References
European Commission TARIC Database (CN 2026) ↗
Official EU Common Customs Tariff and Member State measures.
EU Taxation and Customs Union ↗
European Commission customs union and VAT rules.
MODULE 14: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Operational Guide
What is the 6-digit WCO tariff classification and European Union (TARIC) general duty for Other appliances?
Under WCO Harmonized System 2022 and European Union (TARIC), Other appliances is classified under HS 8481.80 (Heading 8481, Chapter 84). The representative EU MFN general duty rate is 0.00 %.
How is HS 8481.80 distinguished within 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)?
Heading 8481 covers 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. Subheading 8481.80 specifically isolates Other appliances. Importers must verify whether physical characteristics, processing state, or composition require alternative subheadings under Heading 8481.
What are the primary candidate subheadings related to HS 8481.80?
Related subheadings under Heading 8481 include 8481.10, 8481.20, 8481.30, 8481.40, 8481.90. Classification depends on processing stage, decaffeination, purity, or material form.
What mandatory commercial entry documents are required to import Other appliances into the European Union?
Importers require an EU Single Administrative Document (SAD / Import Declaration), active EU EORI number, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, and phytosanitary or conformity certificates where applicable.
Can goods under HS 8481.80 enter duty-free under EU Free Trade Agreements?
Yes. Eligible goods originating in EU FTA partner territories (e.g. UK TCA, CETA, Japan EPA, South Korea FTA) enter duty-free under EUR.1 movement certificates or registered exporter (REX) statements.
What is the EU customs duty de minimis threshold for shipments of Other appliances?
Commercial consignments valued up to €150 imported into the European Union enter customs duty-free under EU Common Customs Tariff rules.
How can an importer obtain a European Binding Tariff Information (EBTI) ruling for HS 8481.80?
Importers may apply to any EU Member State customs authority for an EBTI ruling under Regulation (EU) No 952/2013. An EBTI ruling is legally binding across all 27 EU Member States for 3 years.
How is Import VAT assessed on HS 8481.80 across EU Member States?
Import VAT is assessed by the destination EU Member State (ranging from 17% in Luxembourg to 27% in Hungary, ~19% average) on total landed CIF value + CCT duty.
What is the EU EORI registration requirement for commercial imports under HS 8481.80?
All economic operators importing into the EU must hold a valid Economic Operators Registration and Identification (EORI) number issued by an EU Member State customs authority.
How does the EU Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS) e-commerce VAT scheme work?
The EU IOSS allows online sellers to collect import VAT at the point of sale for B2C consignments valued up to €150 imported into any EU Member State.
What EU Trade Defence measures (Anti-Dumping & Countervailing duties) apply?
Importers must check the TARIC database for active EU trade defence measures, anti-dumping duties, or tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) affecting specific countries of origin.
What REACH & CE Marking product safety compliance rules apply to HS 8481.80 in the EU?
Articles imported into the EU must satisfy EU Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH chemical restrictions) and display CE marking declarations of conformity where required.
Are there entry processing fees or harbor taxes in the European Union?
No. The European Union does not charge additional entry processing fees or harbor taxes beyond standard Common Customs Tariff duties and destination Member State import VAT.