Forged Steel Plug Valve from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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