Cast Iron Globe Valve 1/2 Inch from Japan
A hand-operated globe valve made of cast iron, featuring a spherical body design for precise flow control in piping systems. Classified under HTS 8481.80.3015 as a globe type valve of iron, hand-operated, used for regulating fluids in industrial and plumbing applications. The globe shape allows for throttling and shut-off capabilities.
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
• Verify material certification to confirm cast iron composition per HTS Chapter 84 notes to avoid reclassification as steel
• Include detailed technical specs like pressure rating and NPT threading in documentation for CBP review