Copper Ball Valve for Water Lines

A hand-operated copper ball valve used to control water flow in residential plumbing pipes and tanks. It features a spherical disc to block or allow flow, classified under HTS 8481.90.10.00 as a part of copper for hand-operated valves.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+17.5%20.5%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

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

8481.80.90Higher: 37% vs 20.5%

If automated or solenoid-operated

Automated valves fall under other appliances, not hand-operated parts.

7412.20.00Higher: 38% vs 20.5%

If brass rather than pure copper

Brass fittings use copper-zinc alloy, classified in Chapter 74 for copper articles.

8481.90.90Higher: 35% vs 20.5%

If made of steel or other metals

Non-copper parts go to the general parts provision excluding copper.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify copper content exceeds 50% by weight with material test certificates to confirm classification

Include detailed blueprints or CAD files in documentation to prove hand-operated design

Avoid misclassification as finished valves by ensuring import as replacement parts only