Copper Y-Strainer Valve from China
Hand-operated copper Y-type strainer valve with blowdown rated over 850 kPa for pipeline filtration. Falls under HTS 8481.80.10.95 as other high-pressure copper hand appliances combining valve and strainer functions. Stainless screen protects downstream equipment.
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
• Emphasize primary valve function over straining in descriptions for correct appliance classification
• Pressure vessel certification may be needed alongside tariff docs for high-pressure claims
• Cleanliness specs for screens prevent contamination-related entry refusals