Porcelain Pump Valve Body from Japan
A precision-machined porcelain component used as the valve body in industrial pumps for handling corrosive chemicals. Classified under HTS 6909.11.20.00 as a machinery part made of porcelain for chemical or technical uses, fired after shaping with low water absorption.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify porcelain composition via ASTM C373 water absorption test (<0.5% for classification)
• Provide manufacturer specs confirming technical use in machinery to avoid reclassification