Stainless Steel Ball Check Valve from Japan
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 — 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
• 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