Brass Gate Valve Stem of Copper Alloy from China
A replaceable copper alloy stem for hand-operated brass gate valves used in boiler shells and pressure vessels. Essential operating part classified under HTS 8481.90.10.00 for copper parts of hand-operated appliances.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit engineering specs confirming compatibility only with hand gate valves
• Use NAICS codes for plumbing manufacturing to aid valuation and classification
• Watch for undervaluation penalties on high-copper content parts