Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances; parts thereof

HS v2022 Code: 848190

About taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances; parts thereof

HS code 848190 covers a wide range of taps, cocks, valves, and similar appliances, which are essential components in various industrial and commercial applications. These products play a crucial role in the control and regulation of fluid flow, making them indispensable in industries such as manufacturing, construction, and utilities. The global market for these appliances is expected to grow steadily, driven by factors like infrastructure development, industrial automation, and the increasing demand for efficient fluid management systems.

Production process

The production of taps, cocks, valves, and similar appliances typically involves a combination of casting, machining, and assembly processes. Manufacturers may use techniques like sand casting, investment casting, or die casting to produce the basic components, followed by precision machining to ensure accurate dimensions and finishes. The assembly process often involves the integration of various sub-components, such as seals, springs, and actuators, to create the final functional appliance.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 848190 products include a variety of metals, such as 720810 Steel, 740311 Copper, and 760110 Aluminum, as well as specialized components like seals, gaskets, and actuators. Manufacturers also rely on advanced machinery and tools, such as CNC machines, welding equipment, and precision measurement instruments, to ensure the quality and consistency of their products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 848190 are taps, cocks, valves, and similar appliances that are used in a wide range of applications, including 842119 Filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for liquids, 842131 Intake air filters for internal combustion engines, and 842139 Filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for gases, other than intake air filters for internal combustion engines. These products are essential components in various industries, such as manufacturing, construction, utilities, and transportation, where they are used to control and regulate the flow of fluids, gases, and other substances.

Revisions to 848190

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 848190. The most recent 1 version of this code (848190) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 848190.

Family tree for taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances; parts thereof

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/84'>84: Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8481'>8481: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/848190'>848190: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances; parts thereof</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/848110'>848110: Valves; pressure reducing, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/848120'>848120: Valves; for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/848130'>848130: Valves; check (nonreturn) valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/848140'>848140: Valves; safety or relief valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/848180'>848180: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances; for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves</a>"]

    

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