Copper High-Pressure Ball Valve from China
A hand-operated ball valve made of copper, designed for pressures over 850 kPa, used in water supply systems and industrial piping. It falls under HTS 8481.80.10.95 as a hand-operated copper valve with high pressure rating, distinct from lower pressure or automatic types. The quarter-turn mechanism allows precise flow control in demanding applications.
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
• Verify pressure rating certification exceeds 850 kPa to qualify under this subheading; test reports may be required by CBP
• Ensure copper alloy composition meets 'of copper' criteria (over 50% copper) with material test certificates
• Avoid misclassification as plumbing fixtures by emphasizing industrial pipe use, not household installation