NIBCO Chemtrol BK4 Ball Valve from China
A 1/4 inch CPVC-compatible bronze ball valve for corrosive environments, 1000 psi rating, quarter-turn operation. Classified in 8481.80.10.85 as a high-pressure, hand-operated copper ball valve for chemical processing pipes and tanks.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Chemical compatibility statements aid FDA/USDA compliance for process industry imports
• High-pressure proof testing records prevent reclassification to lower-duty headings
• Watch for OEM part numbers—mismatched specs lead to valuation disputes