Of iron or steel
Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof: > Other appliances: > Hand operated: > Of iron or steel
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 8481.80.30
Brass-Plated Steel Ball Valve
Hand-lever operated ball valve with steel body and brass plating for corrosion resistance in water systems. Falls under HTS 8481.80.30 due to its primary steel construction and manual operation for pipe flow control. Ideal for residential plumbing and light industrial use.
Forged Steel Plug Valve
Hand-operated cylindrical plug valve in forged steel for tight shutoff in corrosive environments. Falls under HTS 8481.80.30 as hand-wheel operated steel appliance for tanks and pipes. Common in chemical processing.
Steel Foot Valve with Hand Strainer
Submersible steel foot valve with hand-cleanable strainer for well pump priming. HTS 8481.80.30 classifies as hand-access steel valve for tanks/pipes. Prevents sediment entry in water wells.
Steel Sampling Valve
Membrane-seal steel hand valve for sterile product sampling from process tanks. HTS 8481.80.30 as hand-operated steel appliance for tanks in pharma/biotech. Zero-deadspace design prevents contamination.
Cast Steel Flanged Drain Valve
Hand quarter-turn cast steel valve for tank drainage with flanged connection. Classified under HTS 8481.80.30 for hand-operated steel appliances on vats/tanks. Corrosion-resistant for chemical storage.
Iron Hand-Operated Air Vent Valve
Automatic float iron valve with manual vent handwheel for heating systems. HTS 8481.80.30 covers hand-operated iron appliance for pipes/boilers. Releases trapped air automatically or manually.
Steel Multiport Selector Valve
7-position hand-operated steel selector valve for pool filter backwashing. Under HTS 8481.80.30 as hand-lever steel appliance for tanks/pipes. Controls multiple flow paths in filtration systems.
Steel Hand-Operated Gate Valve
A hand-operated gate valve made of steel used to control fluid flow in pipelines by raising or lowering a gate. Classified under HTS 8481.80.30 as a hand-operated appliance of iron or steel for pipes and tanks. It features a wheel handle for manual operation in industrial and plumbing applications.
Stainless Steel Needle Valve
Precision hand-wheel operated stainless steel needle valve for fine flow adjustment in instrumentation lines. HTS 8481.80.30 applies as a hand-operated steel appliance for controlling flow in pipes and vessels. Commonly used in laboratories and gas systems.
Cast Iron Hand-Operated Globe Valve
Durable cast iron globe valve with hand wheel for throttling flow in steam and water lines. Classified in HTS 8481.80.30 as hand-operated iron appliance for pipes and boilers. Suitable for heavy-duty industrial applications.
Steel Lever-Operated Check Valve
Hand lever steel check valve preventing backflow in pipeline systems with manual override. HTS 8481.80.30 covers it as hand-operated steel appliance, though primarily automatic function. Used in oil and gas transfer lines.
Carbon Steel Y-Strainer Valve
Hand-removable screen carbon steel Y-strainer for filtering debris from pipelines. Classified HTS 8481.80.30 as hand-access steel appliance for pipe systems. Essential for pump protection in water treatment.
Steel Handwheel Butterfly Valve
Wafer-style steel butterfly valve with handwheel for quarter-turn operation in HVAC ducting. HTS 8481.80.30 for hand-operated steel appliances controlling flow in pipes. Lightweight design for space-constrained installs.
Iron Gate Valve for Boiler Feed
Heavy-duty cast iron gate valve hand-operated for boiler feedwater isolation. Under HTS 8481.80.30 as iron appliance for boiler shells and pipes. Designed for high-temperature steam service.
Alloy Steel Pressure Relief Valve
Hand-lift lever alloy steel safety valve for overpressure protection in pressure vessels. Falls under HTS 8481.80.30 due to manual test lever on steel body for pipes/tanks. ASME-rated for hot water heaters.