Stainless Steel Ball Check Valve from China
Stainless steel ball check valve uses a ball and spring to block backflow in high-pressure hydraulic systems and chemical processing lines. HTS 8481.30.20 applies as it's a nonreturn valve constructed primarily of steel alloys.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
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
• Specify stainless steel grade (e.g
• 304 or 316) in invoices to confirm steel classification
• Include hydrostatic test reports for high-pressure models to avoid delays
• Watch for misdeclaration as sanitary fittings, which may require FDA compliance