U.S. imports of Pressure-Reducing Valves (HS 848110) totaled $45.3M in August 2026, imported from 61 countries.
Importers of Pressure-Reducing Valves paid $4.3M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.03% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPressure-reducing valves regulate downstream line pressure in hydraulic and pneumatic fluid power systems, making them critical safety and performance components in industrial machinery, oil and gas infrastructure, and HVAC applications. The US schedule subdivides this heading by fluid medium and function: hydraulic fluid power types (8481100020), pneumatic control valves (8481100040), pneumatic fluid power valves (8481100060), and a residual NESOI line (8481100090). Mexico is the leading supplier of US imports under this heading, reflecting deep cross-border integration in fluid power manufacturing, with Italy and China also significant sources. Chinese-origin goods in this heading may be subject to Section 301 tariffs.
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4.8K import shipments a month
Under the US schedule, pneumatic pressure-reducing control valves (8481100040) are distinguished from general pneumatic fluid power pressure-reducing valves (8481100060) by their control function — the control valve modulates output pressure in response to a signal or set point, while the standard type provides passive pressure reduction. The technical specification sheet and the valve's operating mechanism are the key classification evidence.
For most industrial pressure-reducing valves, standard CBP entry documentation applies. However, valves destined for use in pressure vessels or pipelines subject to ASME or DOT standards may require conformity documentation for the end-use application. Valves with dual-use potential may also warrant an export control review on the foreign side. Consult a licensed customs broker to confirm documentation requirements for your specific product and end use.
Subheading 5 of 6 in heading 8481
Subheading 848110 · $45.3M of $1.8B
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8481100090 | Pressure-Reducing Valves, NESOI | $35.0M | 8.42% | 62.62% | $2.9M |
| 8481100060 | Pressure-Reducing Valves, Pneumatic Fluid Power | $6.0M | 8.92% | 72.99% | $536K |
| 8481100020 | Pressure Reducing Valves Hydraulic Fluid Power Typ | $3.8M | 10.05% | 91.47% | $378K |
| 8481100040 | Pressure-Reducing Control Valves, Pneu.fluid Power | $2.7M | 15.83% | 88.78% | $429K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$45.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$42.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $484.4M of Pressure-Reducing Valves and exported $467.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Italy together supply 42% of it. South Korea pays 12.0% duty; Canada 0.1%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
33.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 9.03% of imports for consumption.