Steel Hand-Operated Gate Valve from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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