Copper Plug Valve for High-Pressure Gas Lines from Canada
A hand-operated copper plug valve designed for pressures over 850 kPa, used in natural gas distribution systems to control flow by rotating a cylindrical plug. It falls under HTS 8481.80.10.75 as a hand-operated plug type valve made of copper with high pressure rating for pipes and tanks.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify copper alloy composition meets HTS copper definition (over 97% copper) with mill test certificates
• Include pressure rating certification from manufacturer to confirm 850 kPa threshold during customs entry
• Avoid misclassification as ball valves; provide engineering drawings showing plug mechanism