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Hydraulic Needle Flow Control Valve from Japan

Needle valves provide fine adjustment of hydraulic flow through tapered needle mechanisms. As flow control type for oleohydraulic transmissions, classified in HTS 8481.20.00.40 for precision machinery.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Calibrate and certify adjustment range (typically 0.01-1 GPM) for verification

• Use protective caps on adjustment ports during shipping to prevent contamination

• Distinguish from shutoff valves by documenting graduated flow adjustment capability