Cast Iron Butterfly Valve DN50 from Japan
A hand-operated butterfly valve made of cast iron, featuring a disc that rotates within the pipe to control flow, classified under HTS 8481.80.3030 as a butterfly type hand-operated valve of iron. Used in industrial piping systems for water, air, or low-pressure gas applications. Its quarter-turn operation allows for quick throttling and isolation.
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 notes; ensure pressure ratings match declared specs to avoid reclassification
• Provide detailed valve diagrams and hand-operation proof for customs