Brass Gate Valve 3/4 Inch Copper Alloy Hand Operated from Japan
Hand-operated gate valve constructed from copper-based brass alloy, using a rising stem and handwheel to regulate flow in full-open or full-closed positions for water lines. Falls under HTS 8481.80.10 as a hand-operated appliance of copper for pipes and tanks. Commonly used in irrigation and HVAC systems.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide alloy certification showing copper content exceeds 60% to qualify under copper provisions
• Ensure NSF/ANSI 61 certification for drinking water contact; declare on commercial invoice
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as stainless steel—copper-specific gravity aids identification