Copper Y-Strainer Valve from Japan
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 — 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
• 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