Stainless Steel Ball Valve 1/2 Inch from China
A hand-operated ball-type valve made of iron or steel, featuring a spherical ball mechanism to control flow in piping systems. Classified under HTS 8481.80.3025 due to its hand-operated design, iron/steel construction, and ball-type configuration for general industrial use. Commonly used in water, gas, and low-pressure applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify material certification to confirm iron/steel composition and avoid reclassification to copper alloys
• Include detailed technical specs like pressure rating and port size in documentation for customs valuation
• Ensure CE or ASME marking if for pressure applications to prevent holds on safety grounds