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Brass-Plated Steel Ball Valve 3/4 Inch FNPT from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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