Brass Ball Valve for Water Lines from Germany
Hand-operated quarter-turn brass ball valve used to control water flow in residential plumbing, with a maximum pressure of 600 kPa. Classified in HTS 8481.80.1050 due to its copper alloy construction, hand operation, and low-pressure design for household pipes and tanks. It provides reliable shut-off without requiring high pressure.
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
• Conduct material analysis to confirm copper alloy status; non-copper alloys may reclassify
• Include NSF/ANSI 61 certification for potable water use to meet US import health standards
• Document hand-operation mechanism to distinguish from automatic valves in 8481.80.30