8481.10.00.60 - Other 🖩

This HTS category, 8481.10.00.60, specifically covers "Other" pneumatic fluid power type pressure-reducing valves. These valves are designed to automatically reduce a higher inlet pressure to a lower, constant outlet pressure, regardless of fluctuations in the inlet pressure or variations in flow rate. They are integral components within pneumatic systems, controlling the air pressure supplied to various actuators, tools, and control devices. Their primary function is to ensure stable and safe operating pressures, protecting downstream equipment from damage caused by over-pressurization.

This classification distinguishes itself from its sibling category, 8481.10.00.40 (Filter-regulators and filter-regulator-lubricators). While both fall under pressure-reducing valves for pneumatic systems, this "Other" category encompasses pressure-reducing valves that *do not* incorporate filtration or lubrication functions. In essence, 8481.10.00.60 covers standalone pressure regulators that solely manage pressure reduction, whereas the sibling category includes devices that perform pressure regulation in conjunction with air cleaning and/or oil misting. The key differentiator lies in the presence or absence of integrated filtering and lubricating elements.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 8481.10.00.60 hinges on identifying a pneumatic pressure-reducing valve that does not possess integrated filtration or lubrication capabilities, and which is not specifically covered by a more precise HTS subheading at a higher level of detail. Examples would include simple diaphragm-actuated pressure regulators, pilot-operated regulators, or other specialized pressure-reducing designs exclusively dedicated to pressure control within pneumatic circuits.