Steel Lever-Operated Check Valve from Japan
Hand lever steel check valve preventing backflow in pipeline systems with manual override. HTS 8481.80.30 covers it as hand-operated steel appliance, though primarily automatic function. Used in oil and gas transfer lines.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document manual override feature to justify hand-operated classification
• Comply with API 6D standards for petroleum valves with certification