Hand-Operated Cast Iron Drain Plug Valve

A plug-type valve of cast iron for draining tanks and vats, manually turned to open/close flow. It qualifies for HTS 8481.80.3020 as a hand-operated iron appliance for tanks.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.6%+35.0%40.6%
🇲🇽Mexico5.6%+10.0%15.6%
🇨🇦Canada5.6%+10.0%15.6%
🇩🇪Germany5.6%+10.0%15.6%
🇯🇵Japan5.6%+10.0%15.6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8481.80.30Same rate: 40.6%

If of steel but not iron or stainless

Other steel hand-operated plug valves are in a different statistical break-out.

8481.80.90Lower: 37% vs 40.6%

If pressure-reducing type

Even hand-operated pressure-reducing valves have dedicated provisions.

8413.91.90Lower: 35% vs 40.6%

If pump-specific parts

Parts for pumps may shift if marketed solely for pump end-use.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label with flow coefficient (Cv) and NPT thread size for easy customs verification

Obtain country-of-melt certification for iron to comply with trade agreements