Copper Foot Valve 1-1/4 Inch Flanged Hand Operated from Japan
Submersible copper foot valve with hand-primable strainer for well pump suction lines, preventing water backflow. Falls under HTS 8481.80.10 as copper hand-operated appliance for pipe systems. Leather or synthetic disc seal.
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
• Specify NPSH requirements for pump compatibility
• NSF 372 low-lead certification mandatory for potable water
• Galvanic corrosion warnings needed for steel pipe connections