8481.90.90.60 - Valve bodies

This HTS category, 8481.90.90.60, specifically designates "Valve bodies." These are the fundamental structural components of valves, forming the housing or casing that contains the internal mechanisms responsible for controlling the flow of fluids or gases. Valve bodies are typically manufactured from materials such as cast iron, steel, brass, or various plastics, and their design dictates the valve's operational pressure, temperature resistance, and connection types (e.g., flanged, threaded). They are essential components for a wide range of valve types, including gate, globe, ball, and butterfly valves, used across numerous industries.

As a leaf node, this category has no further subdivisions. It represents the most specific classification for valve bodies themselves, distinct from complete valves or other valve parts. Its existence as a distinct category emphasizes the importance of classifying these primary components separately. When classifying, it is crucial to distinguish between a valve body and other parts like stems, discs, or bonnets, which would fall under different, more specific subheadings if available, or more general "parts" categories if not. The focus here is solely on the main housing.