Iron Swing Check Valve from Germany
A swing-type check valve made entirely of cast iron, featuring a hinged disc that swings open with forward flow and closes to prevent backflow in piping systems. Classified under HTS 8481.30.20.10 as a nonreturn valve of iron, designed for use in water, wastewater, or industrial pipelines to protect pumps and equipment from reverse flow.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm the valve body is cast iron (not steel) via material certification to qualify for this specific subheading
• Provide detailed engineering drawings and flow diagrams in documentation to prove nonreturn functionality
• Watch for common pitfalls like alloy content exceeding limits, which could shift classification to steel valves