Aluminum Valve Body Casting from Japan
Rough cast aluminum body for industrial control valves, with ports and mounting flanges unmachined. Falls under HTS 7616.99.51.60 for castings of aluminum not covered by specific machinery headings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide photos and specs confirming 'rough casting' status to avoid 8481 classification
• Test reports for pressure ratings help in end-use verification during customs exam