Key facts
- HS subheading
- 8481.90
- Duty (MFN)
- 2.2%
- National lines
- 8
- Import VAT/GST in the European Union
- VAT 21%
- De minimis in the European Union
- Flat €3 duty up to €150; tax always charged
- Tariff
- European Union
- Chapter
- 84: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof
Summary
The European Union tariff splits HS 8481.90 (parts) into 8 national lines: 8481 90 00 10 (for use in certain types of aircraft), 8481 90 00 25 (die-cast aluminium housing for electronic throttle control or exhaust gas recirculation systems, comprising the following features: -high-pressure die-cast aluminium EN AC-46000, -shot-blasted and machined, -height of 100 mm or more but not exceeding 135 mm, -width of 115 mm or more but not exceeding 150 mm, -weight of 210 g or more but not more than 500 g), 8481 90 00 40 (valve armature: - for the opening and closing of the flow of fuel, - consisting of a shaft and a blade, - with at least 3 but not more than 8 holes on the blade, - made of metal and/or metal alloy(s)), 8481 90 00 50 (silicone or plastic keyboards, comprising: -parts of common metal, and -whether or not comprising parts of plastic, -epoxy resin reinforced with fiberglass or wood, -whether or not printed or surface-treated, -with or without electrical conductors, -with or without a membrane bonded to the keyboard, -with or without mono or multilayer protective film) and 4 others. The general (MFN) duty is 2.2% on all 8 lines.
European Union lines under 8481.90
The European Union tariff splits HS 8481.90 (parts) into 8 national lines: 8481 90 00 10 (for use in certain types of aircraft), 8481 90 00 25 (die-cast aluminium housing for electronic throttle control or exhaust gas recirculation systems, comprising the following features: -high-pressure die-cast aluminium EN AC-46000, -shot-blasted and machined, -height of 100 mm or more but not exceeding 135 mm, -width of 115 mm or more but not exceeding 150 mm, -weight of 210 g or more but not more than 500 g), 8481 90 00 40 (valve armature: - for the opening and closing of the flow of fuel, - consisting of a shaft and a blade, - with at least 3 but not more than 8 holes on the blade, - made of metal and/or metal alloy(s)), 8481 90 00 50 (silicone or plastic keyboards, comprising: -parts of common metal, and -whether or not comprising parts of plastic, -epoxy resin reinforced with fiberglass or wood, -whether or not printed or surface-treated, -with or without electrical conductors, -with or without a membrane bonded to the keyboard, -with or without mono or multilayer protective film) and 4 others.
The general (MFN) duty is 2.2% on all 8 lines.
- 8481 90 00 10For use in certain types of aircraftDuty: 2.2%
- 8481 90 00 25Die-cast aluminium housing for electronic throttle control or exhaust gas recirculation systems, comprising the following features: -high-pressure die-cast aluminium EN AC-46000, -shot-blasted and machined, -height of 100 mm or more but not exceeding 135 mm, -width of 115 mm or more but not exceeding 150 mm, -weight of 210 g or more but not more than 500 gDuty: 2.2%
- 8481 90 00 40Valve armature: - for the opening and closing of the flow of fuel, - consisting of a shaft and a blade, - with at least 3 but not more than 8 holes on the blade, - made of metal and/or metal alloy(s)Duty: 2.2%
- 8481 90 00 50Silicone or plastic keyboards, comprising: -parts of common metal, and -whether or not comprising parts of plastic, -epoxy resin reinforced with fiberglass or wood, -whether or not printed or surface-treated, -with or without electrical conductors, -with or without a membrane bonded to the keyboard, -with or without mono or multilayer protective filmDuty: 2.2%
- 8481 90 00 60Nozzle body for the regulation of angle and distribution of fuel injection: -of a cylindrical shape, -made of stainless steel, -with 4 or more, but not more than 16 holes, -with a flow rate of 100 cm³/minute or more, but not more than 500 cm³/minuteDuty: 2.2%
- 8481 90 00 70Nozzle needle for opening and closing the flow of fuel in the engine, with: -2 holes, -4 grooves, -a diameter of 3 mm or more, but not more than 6 mm, -a length of 25 mm or more, but not more than 35 mm, -made of stainless steel with hard-chrome platingDuty: 2.2%
- 8481 90 00 80Flow-control valve -made of steel, -with an outlet hole with a diameter of at least 0,05 mm, but not more than 0,5 mm, -with an inlet hole with a diameter of at least 0,1 mm, but not more than 1,3 mmDuty: 2.2%
- 8481 90 00 90OtherDuty: 2.2%
Import VAT and de minimis in the European Union
The European Union charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 21%.
From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in the European Union worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value.
In other countries
National tariff lines under 8481.90 are live on border.bot for the United States (8 lines, also used by 1 other country).
- United States8 lines, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
How many national tariff lines does the European Union tariff have under HS 8481.90?
The European Union tariff splits HS 8481.90 (parts) into 8 national lines: 8481 90 00 10 (for use in certain types of aircraft), 8481 90 00 25 (die-cast aluminium housing for electronic throttle control or exhaust gas recirculation systems, comprising the following features: -high-pressure die-cast aluminium EN AC-46000, -shot-blasted and machined, -height of 100 mm or more but not exceeding 135 mm, -width of 115 mm or more but not exceeding 150 mm, -weight of 210 g or more but not more than 500 g), 8481 90 00 40 (valve armature: - for the opening and closing of the flow of fuel, - consisting of a shaft and a blade, - with at least 3 but not more than 8 holes on the blade, - made of metal and/or metal alloy(s)), 8481 90 00 50 (silicone or plastic keyboards, comprising: -parts of common metal, and -whether or not comprising parts of plastic, -epoxy resin reinforced with fiberglass or wood, -whether or not printed or surface-treated, -with or without electrical conductors, -with or without a membrane bonded to the keyboard, -with or without mono or multilayer protective film) and 4 others.
What is the duty on HS 8481.90 in the European Union?
The general (MFN) duty is 2.2% on all 8 lines.
Sources and updates
The tariff lines for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
The duty rates for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
The trade programmes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
The import taxes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, imported from a file, and have been live since 9 October 2026.
The de minimis thresholds for the European Union come from border.bot release 2, entered by border.bot, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.