Christmas Tree Valve Actuator from Japan
Hydraulic actuator for gate valves on oil/gas wellhead Christmas trees (8428 classified machinery). Controls flow from production wells. Dedicated oilfield part for 8431.39.0050.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) 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
• PSL certification per API 6A required; pressure test reports essential
• Common error: Valve classification under 8481 ignores actuator function