U.S. imports of hand-operated plug-type taps, cocks & valves of iron (HS 8481803020) totaled $1.8M in August 2026, imported from 13 countries.
Importers of Hand-Operated Plug-Type Taps, Cocks & Valves of Iron paid $563K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 31.93% of the $1.8M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. Hand-Operated Plug-Type Taps, Cocks & Valves of Iron imports of $1.8M in August 2026 ran 20% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataHand-operated plug-type valves and cocks of iron (8481803020) are widely used in industrial piping, plumbing, and fluid-control systems where manual shutoff or flow regulation is required. The plug-type design — distinguished from ball, gate, or butterfly configurations — and the iron construction are the two classification anchors that separate this line from neighboring valve categories. Imports of iron valves from certain origins may be subject to Section 232 tariffs on steel and iron articles, making material certification and country-of-origin documentation essential for accurate duty calculation.
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Avg $104.55/NO · 169 shipments/mo
Plug-type valves use a cylindrical or tapered plug that rotates within the valve body to control flow, distinguishing them from ball, gate, globe, or butterfly valves. The operating mechanism and internal geometry are the key classification criteria customs examiners review.
Potentially yes. Iron and steel articles from certain countries are subject to Section 232 tariffs, and iron valves may fall within scope depending on origin and product composition. Importers should verify applicability with a licensed customs broker before entry.
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Statistical number 31 of 36 in subheading 848180
Statistical number 8481803020 · $1.8M of $1.1B
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ImportsExports
Imports
$1.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountThrough August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Mexico together supply 81% of it. China pays 43.0% duty; Canada 0.0%.
customs district
None recorded for this period.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 848180 for those.
entry
Census publishes port breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 848180 for those.
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.