Brass-Plated Steel Ball Valve
Hand-lever operated ball valve with steel body and brass plating for corrosion resistance in water systems. Falls under HTS 8481.80.30 due to its primary steel construction and manual operation for pipe flow control. Ideal for residential plumbing and light industrial use.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If equipped with pneumatic actuator
Actuated ball valves are not hand-operated, moving to the non-hand-operated category.
If predominantly copper alloy rather than steel base
Primary material of copper classifies under copper tube fittings heading.
If designed specifically for check valve function
Check valves have distinct function from hand-operated on/off valves.
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