Forged Steel Y-Type Check Valve from Japan
Forged steel Y-pattern check valve for oil & gas pipelines, offering angled flow path for reduced pressure drop in high-velocity applications. Falls under HTS 8481.30.20 as iron/steel check (nonreturn) valve.
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
• API 6D or ASME B16.34 compliance docs mandatory for pipeline use
• Forging heat numbers traceability required for quality verification
• Avoid classifying as unions/connectors under 7307 if valve function predominant