Stainless Steel Inline Pressure Regulator from Japan
A compact stainless steel valve installed inline on gas lines to reduce and stabilize high-pressure natural gas supply to appliances like furnaces. Classified in HTS 8481.10.0090 as an other pressure-reducing valve for pipes, distinct from industrial or semiconductor-specific models. It uses a spring-loaded mechanism for precise outlet pressure control.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include flow capacity and pressure range specs in documentation to confirm pressure-reducing function
• Certify for gas safety standards like ANSI Z21.18 to prevent reclassification
• Avoid pitfall of declaring as 'gas valve only' under 8481.80