Brass-Plated Steel Needle Valve 1/4 Inch from Japan
Precision hand-operated steel needle valve with brass plating for fine flow control in instrumentation lines and tanks. HTS 8481.80.3090 applies as other hand-operated steel appliance for pipes. Used in gas and liquid metering applications.
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
• Declare plating thickness and base steel alloy to confirm steel classification over brass
• Include flow coefficient (Cv) data for customs verification of valve specifications