Forged Steel Plug Valve from Germany
Hand-operated cylindrical plug valve in forged steel for tight shutoff in corrosive environments. Falls under HTS 8481.80.30 as hand-wheel operated steel appliance for tanks and pipes. Common in chemical processing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include forging heat numbers for traceability in documentation
• Lubrication port details required for proper valve function declaration
• Avoid classifying as stainless if carbon steel with cladding