Hydraulic Meter-In Flow Control Valve from China
Meter-in valves control flow into actuators for speed regulation on extension strokes. HTS 8481.20.00.40 specifically identifies this flow control type for oleohydraulic transmission applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document meter-in vs meter-out configuration clearly for customs review
• Specify port sizes, thread types, and mounting patterns per ISO standards
• Bundle with circuit diagrams showing actuator connection to prevent part misclassification