Bronze-Faced Iron Globe Valve 1 Inch from Germany
A 1-inch hand-operated globe valve with iron body and bronze trim for corrosion resistance in marine applications. Classified in HTS 8481.80.3015 as primarily of iron, globe type, hand-operated. Used in ship piping and chemical tanks.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Declare trim materials separately in entry summary to avoid undervaluation claims
• Obtain pressure vessel certification if rated for boilers to meet safety import regs
• Avoid misdeclaring as all-bronze; principal material (iron body) determines iron classification