8481.80.30.60 - Globe type

This HTS category, 8481.80.30.60, specifically classifies globe type valves, which are a type of manually operated valve constructed from steel. These valves are characterized by their internal mechanism where a disc or plug is moved up or down within a fixed ring seat to control or shut off fluid flow. The design allows for precise flow regulation and is often employed in applications requiring throttling or fine control.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, it is important to note the distinct operational mechanisms. While 8481.80.30.55 covers gate type valves (where a disc moves linearly across the flow path), 8481.80.30.70 covers ball type valves (using a rotating spherical closure element), and 8481.80.30.75 covers butterfly type valves (employing a disc that rotates on a central spindle). This globe type valve's unique internal geometry is the defining factor for its classification under this specific code.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS, there are no further subcategories within 8481.80.30.60. Therefore, classification relies on confirming that the valve in question is indeed of the globe type, is hand-operated, and is made of steel, aligning with the broader scope of section XVI and chapter 84 concerning machinery and mechanical appliances, specifically taps, cocks, valves, and similar appliances.