Stainless Steel Ball Valve 1/2 Inch Hand Operated

A hand-operated stainless steel ball valve designed for controlling fluid flow in pipes and tanks, featuring a lever handle for quarter-turn operation. Classified under HTS 8481.80.3090 as a hand-operated valve of steel, not specifically enumerated elsewhere in the subheading. It is used in industrial piping systems for on/off control.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.6%+35.0%40.6%
🇲🇽Mexico5.6%+10.0%15.6%
🇨🇦Canada5.6%+10.0%15.6%
🇩🇪Germany5.6%+10.0%15.6%
🇯🇵Japan5.6%+10.0%15.6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8481.80.10Lower: 39% vs 40.6%

If automatically controlled

Automatically operated valves shift to 8481.80.10 due to control mechanism, not hand-operated.

8481.80.90Lower: 37% vs 40.6%

If of brass or bronze

Non-steel materials like brass fall under 8481.80.90 other metals, excluding iron/steel provisions.

8481.90.90Lower: 35% vs 40.6%

If imported as parts only, like valve body without actuator

Separate parts of valves are classified in 8481.90, not assembled appliances.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify material certification to confirm 100% steel composition per HTS notes to avoid reclassification

Include detailed technical specs like pressure rating and connection type (e.g

NPT threads) in commercial invoice