Swagelok SS-43GF4 Ball Valve from Japan
A 1/4 inch stainless steel two-ferrule ball valve designed for high-pressure gas and liquid applications, hand-operated with a pressure rating exceeding 850 kPa. Classified under HTS 8481.80.10.85 as a hand-operated copper alloy ball type valve for pipes and tanks. Its ball mechanism and copper construction distinguish it from gate or globe valves.
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
• Verify pressure rating certification exceeds 850 kPa with manufacturer specs; US Customs requires documentation for high-pressure claims
• Include material analysis confirming copper alloy composition to avoid reclassification to stainless steel headings