HS 8481 · Machinery and mechanical appliances
Taps and valves
Data last updated 18 October 2026 · schedule data 2026.10.2
In short
The EU already charges no duty on Mercosur taps and valves; Brazil's duty on EU taps and valves is up to 14.7% today and reaches zero by 2041 (on most lines by 2036, 1 of 22 lines is excluded).
Rates at a glance
Into the EU from Mercosur
27 tariff linesPreferential duty 2026
0%
Duty-free on all phased lines by
No phase-out
Agreement base rate
2.2%
Applied MFN rate today
2.2%
Into Brazil from the EU
22 tariff linesPreferential duty 2026
0–14.7%
Duty-free on all phased lines by
2041
Agreement base rate
0–18%
Applied MFN rate today
0–20%
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About this product
Taps and valves for pipes, boilers and tanks enter the EU duty-free from Mercosur from the start. Mercosur phases out its duties on European valves, mostly over a long schedule, with one line excluded. Oil, gas and water projects are big buyers.
How the duty falls, year by year
Highest and lowest ad valorem duty each year over the lines on a path to zero. Excluded and quota-only lines keep their duty and aren't included.
Into the EU from Mercosur
Nothing to phase out in this direction: every line is already duty-free, excluded or only covered by a quota.
Into Brazil from the EU
| Year | Ad valorem duty | Lines duty-free |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0–14.7% | 1 / 22 |
| 2027 | 0–13.2% | 1 / 22 |
| 2028 | 0–11.7% | 1 / 22 |
| 2029 | 0–10.5% | 1 / 22 |
| 2030 | 0–9.6% | 1 / 22 |
| 2031 | 0–8.7% | 1 / 22 |
| 2032 | 0–7.8% | 1 / 22 |
| 2033 | 0–7% | 1 / 22 |
| 2034 | 0–6.1% | 1 / 22 |
| 2035 | 0–5.2% | 1 / 22 |
| 2036 | 0–4.3% | 18 / 22 |
| 2037 | 0–3.5% | 18 / 22 |
| 2038 | 0–2.6% | 18 / 22 |
| 2039 | 0–1.7% | 18 / 22 |
| 2040 | 0–0.8% | 18 / 22 |
| 2041 | 0% | 21 / 22 |
Lines by staging category
The staging category sets the speed of the cut: 0 is duty-free from entry into force, 4 to 15 are the years to zero, E is excluded and letter codes are quotas or special treatments.
Mercosur → EU
- 0× 27
EU → Mercosur
- 10× 17
- 15× 3
- 0× 1
- E× 1
Tariff-rate quotas
No tariff-rate quota applies to this heading.
Rates in each Mercosur country
Each member has its own base rate and applied MFN rate. The preference is cut from the base rate, or from the applied rate where that's lower (Art. 2.4(7) of the agreement), so the current rate can differ by country.
| Country | Base rate | Applied MFN | Preferential 2026 | Zero by | Applied-rate source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 0–18% | 0–20% | 0–14.7% | 2041 | Brazil applied import duty, Res. Gecex 272/2021 Annexes II, V, VI, IX (MDIC), as of 5 October 2026 |
| Argentina | 0–18% | 0–18% | 0–16.3% | 2041 | Argentina applied import duty (DIE), ARCA Arancel Integrado, as of 18 October 2026 |
| Uruguay | 0–18% | 0–16.2% | 0–14.7% | 2041 | Uruguay applied import duty (Arancel Nacional, MEF), as of 10 February 2025Manual snapshotOlder than 180 days |
| Paraguay | 0–18% | 0–16.2% | 0–14.7% | 2036 | Paraguay applied import duty (Arancel Nacional Vigente, MEF), as of 4 November 2025Manual snapshotOlder than 180 days |
All tariff lines
Line descriptions are the English text of the schedules (CN 2013 for the EU, NCM 2012 for Mercosur).
Into the EU from Mercosur: 27 lines
| Code | Description | Staging | Base | Applied MFN | 2026 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8481 10 05 | Pressure-reducing valves combined with filters or lubricators | 0 | 2.2% | 2.2% | Free | Free |
| 8481 10 19 | Pressure-reducing valves of cast iron or steel (not combined with filters or lubricators) | 0 | 2.2% | 2.2% | Free | Free |
| 8481 10 99 | Pressure-reducing valves of base metal (not combined with filters or lubricators) | 0 | 2.2% | 2.2% | Free | Free |
| 8481 20 10 | Valves for the control of oleohydraulic power transmission | 0 | 2.2% | 2.2% | Free | Free |
| 8481 20 90 | Valves for the control of pneumatic power transmission | 0 | 2.2% | 2.2% | Free | Free |
| 8481 30 91 | Check "non-return" valves for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, of cast iron or steel | 0 | 2.2% | 2.2% | Free | Free |
| 8481 30 99 | Check "non-return" valves for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like (excl. those of cast iron or steel) | 0 | 2.2% | 2.2% | Free | Free |
| 8481 40 10 | Safety or relief valves of cast iron or steel | 0 | 2.2% | 2.2% | Free | Free |
| 8481 40 90 | Safety or relief valves (excl. those of cast iron or steel) | 0 | 2.2% | 2.2% | Free | Free |
| 8481 80 11 | Mixing valves for sinks, washbasins, bidets, water cisterns, baths and similar fixtures | 0 | 2.2% | 2.2% | Free | Free |
| 8481 80 19 | Taps, cocks and valves for sinks, washbasins, bidets, water cisterns, baths and similar fixtures (excl. mixing valves) | 0 | 2.2% | 2.2% | Free | Free |
| 8481 80 31 | Thermostatic valves for central heating radiators | 0 | 2.2% | 2.2% | Free | Free |
| 8481 80 39 | Central heating radiator valves (excl. thermostatic valves) | 0 | 2.2% | 2.2% | Free | Free |
| 8481 80 40 | Valves for pneumatic tyres and inner-tubes | 0 | 2.2% | 2.2% | Free | Free |
| 8481 80 51 | Temperature regulators (excl. thermostatic valves for central heating radiators) | 0 | 2.2% | 2.2% | Free | Free |
| 8481 80 59 | Process control valves (excl. temperature regulators, pressure-reducing valves, valves for the control of oleohydraulic or pneumatic power transmission, check valves and safety or relief valves, taps, cocks and valves for sinks, washbasins, bidets, water cisterns, baths and similar fixtures and central heating radiator valves) | 0 | 2.2% | 2.2% | Free | Free |
| 8481 80 61 | Gate valves of cast iron for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like (excl. taps, cocks and valves for sinks, washbasins, bidets, water cisterns, baths and similar fixtures and central heating radiator valves) | 0 | 2.2% | 2.2% | Free | Free |
| 8481 80 63 | Gate valves of steel for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like (excl. taps, cocks and valves for sinks, washbasins, bidets, water cisterns, baths and similar fixtures and central heating radiator valves) | 0 | 2.2% | 2.2% | Free | Free |
| 8481 80 69 | Gate valves for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like (excl. of cast iron or steel, and taps, cocks and valves for sinks, washbasins, bidets, water cisterns, baths and similar fixtures and central heating radiator valves) | 0 | 2.2% | 2.2% | Free | Free |
| 8481 80 71 | Globe valves of cast iron (excl. temperature regulators, pressure-reducing valves, valves for the control of oleohydraulic or pneumatic power transmission, check valves and safety or relief valves, process control valves, taps, cocks and valves for sinks, washbasins, bidets, water cisterns, baths and similar fixtures, and central heating radiator valves) | 0 | 2.2% | 2.2% | Free | Free |
| 8481 80 73 | Globe valves of steel (excl. temperature regulators, pressure-reducing valves, valves for the control of oleohydraulic or pneumatic power transmission, check valves and safety or relief valves, process control valves, taps, cocks and valves for sinks, washbasins, bidets, water cisterns, baths and similar fixtures, and central heating radiator valves) | 0 | 2.2% | 2.2% | Free | Free |
| 8481 80 79 | Globe valves (excl. valves of cast iron or steel, temperature regulators, pressure- reducing valves, valves for the control of oleohydraulic or pneumatic power transmission, check valves and safety or relief valves, process control valves, taps, cocks and valves for sinks, washbasins, bidets, water cisterns, baths and similar fixtures, and central heating radiator valves) | 0 | 2.2% | 2.2% | Free | Free |
| 8481 80 81 | Ball and plug valves for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like (excl. taps, cocks and valves for sinks, washbasins, bidets, water cisterns, baths and similar fixtures, and central heating radiator valves) | 0 | 2.2% | 2.2% | Free | Free |
| 8481 80 85 | Butterfly valves for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like (excl. check valves) | 0 | 2.2% | 2.2% | Free | Free |
| 8481 80 87 | Diaphragm valves for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like | 0 | 2.2% | 2.2% | Free | Free |
| 8481 80 99 | Appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like (excl. pressure-reducing valves, valves for the control of pneumatic power transmission, check "non-return" valves, safety or relief valves, taps, cocks and valves for sinks, baths and similar fi x tures, central heating radiator valves, valves for pneumatic tyres and inner-tubes, process control valves, globe valves, gate valves, ball and plug valves, butterfly valves and diaphragm valves) | 0 | 2.2% | 2.2% | Free | Free |
| 8481 90 00 | Parts of valves and similar articles for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, n.e.s. | 0 | 2.2% | 2.2% | Free | Free |
Into Brazil from the EU: 22 lines
| Code | Description | Staging | Base | Applied MFN | 2026 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8481 10 00 | Pressure-reducing valves | 15 | 14% | 12.6% | 11.8% | Freefrom 2041 |
| 8481 20 11 | Rotative valves, of boxes of hydraulic direction, with pinion | 10 | 14% | 12.6% | 11.4% | Freefrom 2036 |
| 8481 20 19 | Other valves for oil-hydraulic or pneumatic transmissions, rotary, for hydraulic steering gears | 0 | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| 8481 20 90 | Other valves for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions | 10 | 14% | 12.6% | 11.4% | Freefrom 2036 |
| 8481 30 00 | Check valves | 10 | 14% | 12.6% | 11.4% | Freefrom 2036 |
| 8481 40 00 | Safety or relief valves | 10 | 14% | 12.6% | 11.4% | Freefrom 2036 |
| 8481 80 11 | Evacuation valves, used in bathroom and kitchen | 10 | 18% | 16.2% | 14.7% | Freefrom 2036 |
| 8481 80 19 | Other appliances, used in bathroom and kitchen | 10 | 18% | 16.2% | 14.7% | Freefrom 2036 |
| 8481 80 21 | Thermostatic or pressure sensitive expansion valves | 10 | 14% | 12.6% | 11.4% | Freefrom 2036 |
| 8481 80 29 | Other devices used in cooling | 15 | 14% | 20% | 13.1% | Freefrom 2041 |
| 8481 80 31 | Other valves, used in gas equipment, working pressure ≤ 50 mbar, incorporating thermoelectric safety device, for household appliances | 10 | 18% | 16.2% | 14.7% | Freefrom 2036 |
| 8481 80 39 | Other valves used in gas equipment | 10 | 14% | 20% | 12.7% | Freefrom 2036 |
| 8481 80 91 | Aerosol valves | 10 | 18% | 16.2% | 14.7% | Freefrom 2036 |
| 8481 80 92 | Solenoid valves | 10 | 14% | 12.6% | 11.4% | Freefrom 2036 |
| 8481 80 93 | Sluice valves | 15 | 14% | 12.6% | 11.8% | Freefrom 2041 |
| 8481 80 94 | Globe valves | 10 | 14% | 20% | 12.7% | Freefrom 2036 |
| 8481 80 95 | Spherical valves | 10 | 14% | 12.6% | 11.4% | Freefrom 2036 |
| 8481 80 96 | Male valves | 10 | 14% | 20% | 12.7% | Freefrom 2036 |
| 8481 80 97 | Butterfly valves | E | 14% | 12.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 8481 80 99 | Taps and other appliances for pipes, etc | 10 | 14% | 12.6% | 11.4% | Freefrom 2036 |
| 8481 90 10 | Parts of aerosol valves or devices of item 8481.80.1 | 10 | 16% | 14.4% | 13% | Freefrom 2036 |
| 8481 90 90 | Parts of taps, other appliances for canalisations, etc. | 10 | 14% | 12.6% | 11.4% | Freefrom 2036 |
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All headings in chapter 84: Machinery and mechanical appliances
Data and method
Worked out with the calculator's engine from the agreement schedules (Annex 2-A) and the applied-rate files, for agreement year 2026. Mercosur → EU figures assume Brazilian origin, which only matters for the few origin-specific quotas; EU → Mercosur figures are for Brazil unless the country table says otherwise.
- EU TARIC via Swedish Customs Tariff File Distribution (TF), 16 October 2026
- Brazil applied import duty, Res. Gecex 272/2021 Annexes II, V, VI, IX (MDIC), 5 October 2026
- Argentina applied import duty (DIE), ARCA Arancel Integrado, 18 October 2026
- Uruguay applied import duty (Arancel Nacional, MEF), 10 February 2025 · Manual snapshot · Older than 180 days
- Paraguay applied import duty (Arancel Nacional Vigente, MEF), 4 November 2025 · Manual snapshot · Older than 180 days
Estimates only, not legal or customs advice. Check the official schedules before relying on a rate.