Steel Hand-Operated Gate Valve
A hand-operated gate valve made of steel used to control fluid flow in pipelines by raising or lowering a gate. Classified under HTS 8481.80.30 as a hand-operated appliance of iron or steel for pipes and tanks. It features a wheel handle for manual operation in industrial and plumbing applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If power-operated or solenoid-actuated
Automatic or motorized valves shift to 'other' category excluding hand-operated appliances.
If imported as replacement parts without assembly
Separate parts of valves, not complete appliances, fall under the parts heading.
If simple threaded pipe fitting without valve mechanism
Basic steel fittings without flow control function classify as other steel articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify material composition meets 'of iron or steel' criteria with mill test certificates to avoid reclassification
• Ensure CE marking or equivalent for pressure-containing parts if destined for EU markets
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