Bronze-Faced Iron Globe Valve 1 Inch from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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