Brass-Plated Steel Ball Valve 3/4 Inch FNPT from China
Hand-operated steel ball valve with brass plating and 3/4 inch female NPT ports for corrosion resistance in water lines. Fits HTS 8481.80.3070 due to its steel body and ball type hand operation for pipe flow control. Provides quarter-turn shutoff for reliable performance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.1%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Declare plating as surface treatment only; base steel material determines HTS classification
• Provide torque ratings under 50 ft-lbs to confirm hand-operation without tools
• Avoid mislabeling as full brass to prevent duty shifts; test for steel core compliance