HS code for faucet in China: 8481809000
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HS code for faucet in China

The HS code for faucet in China is 8481809000 — Other taps, cocks and similar appliances, not specified (used for pipes, boiler, shells vats or similar products).

MFN duty 5% VAT 13% Temporary rate - Consumption tax 0% Chinese customs wording: 未列名龙头、旋塞及类似装置

Official tariff line authoritative
Official Chinese customs nomenclature for the code above. Rates are the reference figures of the current schedule; always confirm against the full record.
HS code Description (official English) Chinese customs wording MFN VAT Detail
8481809000 Other taps, cocks and similar appliances, not specified (used for pipes, boiler, shells vats or similar products) 未列名龙头、旋塞及类似装置 5% 13% Open
Other tariff lines that may apply
Further lines of the official nomenclature whose wording also covers faucet. Which one applies depends on the form, material and intended use of the goods.
HS code Description (official English) MFN VAT Detail
8481909000 parts of Other taps, cocks and similar appliances (used for pipes, boiler, shells vats or similar products) 8% 13% Open
Codes used in practice for products declared as “faucet”
Grouped from real Chinese import declarations. This list includes parts and components codes — that is expected, because components are imported far more often than finished machines. Use it to see how the product is classified in practice, not as the final answer.
HS code Description (official English) Declarations MFN VAT Detail
8481909000 parts of Other taps, cocks and similar appliances (used for pipes, boiler, shells vats or similar products) 4,093 8% 13% Open
8481809000 Other taps, cocks and similar appliances, not specified (used for pipes, boiler, shells vats or similar products) 889 5% 13% Open
7418200000 Sanitary ware and parts thereof , of copper 89 9% 13% Open
8516909000 parts of Other goods of heading No.85.16 84 6% 13% Open
7324900000 Other sanitary ware and parts thereof, of iron or steel, including parts 51 7% 13% Open
Why 8481809000 is the answer
  • Classified in heading 8481 — Faucets, plugs, valves, and similar devices used for pipelines, boilers, tanks, barrels, or similar products, including pressure reducing valves and thermostatic control valves , chapter 84 — Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machines, Machinery and Parts .
  • Matching official wording: the Chinese tariff description for this line is “未列名龙头、旋塞及类似装置”, which contains the term used for faucet in the official nomenclature.
  • Corroborated by declarations: 4,093 import records whose product descriptions match faucet are declared under this heading family, i.e. 67% of the declarations matching the term fall under the single most-used code.
  • Reference only: classification is decided by China Customs on the goods as presented. Rates shown are the schedule’s reference figures and can include unit-based (specific) duties — see the full record for the complete breakdown.
Frequently asked

What is the HS code for faucet in China?

The most specific Chinese customs tariff line for faucet is 8481809000 — Other taps, cocks and similar appliances, not specified (used for pipes, boiler, shells vats or similar products). China applies a most-favoured-nation (MFN) import duty of 5% and value-added tax of 13% on this line.

Are there other HS codes that could apply to faucet?

Yes. Other official tariff lines in the same area of the schedule cover faucet: 8481909000 (parts of Other taps, cocks and similar appliances (used for pipes, boiler, shells vats or similar products)). The right code depends on the specific form, material and end use, so check the product description against each line.

Do parts and accessories of faucet use a different HS code?

Yes. Parts and accessories are classified separately from the finished article. The Chinese schedule lists 8481909000 (龙头,旋塞及类似装置的零件) for parts of this product. Import declarations for faucet also frequently use that line, so confirm whether you are shipping the complete item or its components.

Which HS code do importers actually declare for faucet?

In Chinese import declaration records whose product descriptions match "faucet", the most frequently used 10-digit line is 8481909000 — parts of Other taps, cocks and similar appliances (used for pipes, boiler, shells vats or similar products), used in 4,093 records in our sample.

How is faucet classified under the Chinese tariff?

Classification follows the Harmonized System: faucet falls under heading 8481 and statistical line 8481809000. Chinese customs wording for this line is “未列名龙头、旋塞及类似装置” (English: Other taps, cocks and similar appliances, not specified (used for pipes, boiler, shells vats or similar products)). Classification is decided by China Customs on the basis of the goods as presented.

Other products classified in heading 8481
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