8481.20.00.60 - Solenoid type 🖩

This HTS category, 8481.20.00.60, specifically enumerates valves of the solenoid type used within oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmission systems. These valves are characterized by their use of an electromagnet (solenoid) to control the flow of hydraulic fluid or compressed air. They are integral components in machinery and equipment where automated directional control or switching of fluid power is required, such as in industrial automation, mobile equipment, and various manufacturing processes. The defining feature for classification here is the electromechanical actuation mechanism.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling category, 8481.20.00.70, which covers "Other" valves for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions. While both fall under the broader heading of valves for fluid power, 8481.20.00.60 is reserved exclusively for solenoid-actuated types. Category 8481.20.00.70 would therefore encompass other types of valves within this transmission context that do not utilize a solenoid, such as manually operated, pilot-operated, or other mechanically or hydraulically actuated valves.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification under this heading is generally determined by the valve's function within an oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmission system and the presence of a solenoid as the primary means of controlling its operation. Examination of technical specifications and operational diagrams will confirm whether the valve's design and purpose align with the solenoid-actuated control mechanism described herein.