Stainless Steel Gate Valve Body

A precision-machined stainless steel housing for gate valves used in high-pressure pipeline systems, classified under HTS 8481.90.90.20 as a valve body part of subheading 8481.20. It forms the main structural component that houses the gate mechanism and sealing elements for controlling fluid flow.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

8481.80.90Higher: 37% vs 35%

If designed for semiconductor processing equipment

Valve parts specifically for semiconductor manufacturing machines may classify under the dedicated statistical note provision.

7326.90.86Higher: 37.9% vs 35%

If imported as unfinished castings

Unmachined steel castings for valves are classified by material in Chapter 73 rather than as finished parts.

8413.91.90Same rate: 35%

If exclusively for industrial pumps

Pump-specific valve bodies fall under pump parts heading based on principal use.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify material composition via mill test certificates to confirm stainless steel grade and avoid reclassification to iron/steel fittings

Include detailed engineering drawings showing it's solely a valve body without internal mechanisms to prevent classification as a complete valve

Ensure invoices specify 'for subheading 8481.20 valves' to match HTS hierarchy and avoid delays