HS code for faucets & shower heads

HS code

8481.80

US tariff lines

4

US general duty

2% – 5.6%

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 21 (2026), effective 10/09/2026 · checked 2026-10-28

Taps, faucets, shower heads and similar appliances for pipes are 8481.80.

US tariff lines under 8481.80

US HTS codeDescriptionGeneral duty
8481.80.10Hand operated › Of copper
10 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes)
  • 8481.80.10.20 — Having a pressure rating under 850 kPa › Bath and shower faucets
  • 8481.80.10.30 — Having a pressure rating under 850 kPa › Sink and lavatory faucets
  • 8481.80.10.40 — Having a pressure rating under 850 kPa › Supply stops
  • 8481.80.10.50 — Having a pressure rating under 850 kPa › Other
  • 8481.80.10.60 — Having a pressure rating of 850 kPa or over › Gate type
  • 8481.80.10.70 — Having a pressure rating of 850 kPa or over › Globe type
  • 8481.80.10.75 — Having a pressure rating of 850 kPa or over › Plug type
  • 8481.80.10.85 — Having a pressure rating of 850 kPa or over › Ball type
  • 8481.80.10.90 — Having a pressure rating of 850 kPa or over › Butterfly type
  • 8481.80.10.95 — Having a pressure rating of 850 kPa or over › Other
4%
8481.80.30Hand operated › Of iron or steel
12 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes)
  • 8481.80.30.10 — Of iron › Gate type
  • 8481.80.30.15 — Of iron › Globe type
  • 8481.80.30.20 — Of iron › Plug type
  • 8481.80.30.25 — Of iron › Ball type
  • 8481.80.30.30 — Of iron › Butterfly type
  • 8481.80.30.40 — Of iron › Other
  • 8481.80.30.55 — Of steel › Gate type
  • 8481.80.30.60 — Of steel › Globe type
  • 8481.80.30.65 — Of steel › Plug type
  • 8481.80.30.70 — Of steel › Ball type
  • 8481.80.30.75 — Of steel › Butterfly type
  • 8481.80.30.90 — Of steel › Other
5.6%
8481.80.50Hand operated › Of other materials
3 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes)
  • 8481.80.50.40 — Pressure spray can valves
  • 8481.80.50.60 — Bath, shower, sink and lavatory faucets
  • 8481.80.50.90 — Other
3%
8481.80.90Other
10 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes)
  • 8481.80.90.05 — Solenoid valves
  • 8481.80.90.10 — Ballcock mechanisms
  • 8481.80.90.15 — Regulator valves, self-operating, for controlling variables such as temperature, pressure, flow and liquid level
  • 8481.80.90.20 — Other › With electrical or electro-hydraulic actuators › Control valves designed for proportional operation by a signal from a control device
  • 8481.80.90.25 — Other › With electrical or electro-hydraulic actuators › Other
  • 8481.80.90.30 — Other › With hydraulic actuators
  • 8481.80.90.35 — Other › With pneumatic actuators › Control valves designed for proportional operation by a signal from a control device
  • 8481.80.90.40 — Other › With pneumatic actuators › Other
  • 8481.80.90.45 — Other › With thermostatic actuators
  • 8481.80.90.50 — Other › Other
2%

Import duty on faucets & shower heads by country

Extra duties may apply

The general rate applies to most countries. Imports from some countries also pay additional duties under Chapter 99 of the HTS, such as Section 301 tariffs on many Chinese goods. Check the current measures for your country of origin before you order.

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Frequently asked questions

Q1What is the HS code for faucets & shower heads?
The international HS code for faucets & shower heads is 8481.80. Taps, faucets, shower heads and similar appliances for pipes are 8481.80.
Q2What is the US import duty on faucets & shower heads?
It depends on the exact line: 4 US tariff lines sit under 8481.80, with general rates of 2% – 5.6%. The table on this page lists each one. Goods from some countries pay additional duties on top.
Q3What is the 10-digit HTS code for faucets & shower heads?
The first 8 digits set the duty; the last 2 are statistical and depend on details such as material or who the product is for. The full list of US codes under 8481.80 is in the table above.
Q4Is the HS code the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (8481.80) are the same in every country that uses the Harmonized System. The digits after that, and the duty rates, are set by each country.

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Classification guidance only, not a binding ruling or customs advice. The right code depends on your product’s exact material, function and construction. For certainty, request a binding ruling from U.S. Customs and Border Protection or ask a licensed customs broker.