NIBCO Chemtrol BK4 Ball Valve from Japan
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 — 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
• 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