Stainless Steel Gate Valve 2-inch Flanged from Japan
A hand-operated gate valve made of stainless steel with a 2-inch flanged connection, designed to control flow by raising or lowering a gate perpendicular to the flow path. Classified under HTS 8481.80.3055 as a hand-operated steel gate type valve for pipes and tanks. Used in water, oil, and gas systems for on/off control.
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 showing steel composition to avoid reclassification under non-steel headings
• Include pressure ratings and hand-operation confirmation in documentation to meet 8481.80.30 criteria