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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

Cast Iron Globe Valve 1/2 Inch from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8481.80.30.15