Stainless Steel Ball Valve 1/2 Inch NPT from Japan
A hand-operated stainless steel ball valve with 1/2 inch NPT threads, designed for controlling flow in piping systems. Classified under HTS 8481.80.3070 as a hand-operated steel ball type valve for pipes and tanks. The spherical ball inside rotates to open or close flow precisely.
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 100% steel construction avoiding reclassification to other metals
• Include pressure ratings and flow coefficients in documentation to prove hand-operated functionality