Hydraulic Actuated Pinch Valve

Air-suspended sleeve pinch valve with hydraulic actuator for powder flow control, classified in HTS 8481.80.90.30.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2%+35.0%37%
🇲🇽Mexico2%+10.0%12%
🇨🇦Canada2%+10.0%12%
🇩🇪Germany2%+10.0%12%
🇯🇵Japan2%+10.0%12%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8481.80.90Same rate: 37%

If manual pinch

No hydraulic = general category.

4009.41.00Higher: 37.5% vs 37%

If sleeves imported separately

Rubber tubes/hoses if not assembled with valve.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Detail elastomer sleeve specs and pressure ratings

Avoid generic "valve" descriptions; specify pinch type