8481.80.10.30 - Sink and lavatory faucets

This HTS category, 8481.80.10.30, specifically classifies sink and lavatory faucets. These are manually operated valves, typically made of copper alloys, designed to control the flow of water in sinks and lavatories within a residential, commercial, or industrial setting. The primary function is to regulate both the volume and temperature of water dispensed.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 8481.80.10.20 covers bath and shower faucets, which are installed in plumbing systems for bathtubs and shower enclosures, differing in their typical installation location and often design for specific functions like diverter control. 8481.80.10.40, "Supply stops," are shut-off valves usually located at the point where a fixture connects to the water supply line, serving a different purpose than the continuous flow control of faucets.

As 8481.80.10.30 is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification within this specific code is determined by the item being a sink or lavatory faucet of copper, having a pressure rating under 850 kPa, and being of the hand-operated variety. The distinction from other "other appliances" within 8481.80.10 relies on the specific end-use and design of the faucet for sinks and lavatories.