Cryogenic LNG Valve Packing Gland from Japan
PTFE and graphite composite packing gland for cryogenic valves handling LNG at -196°C in tanker and storage systems. Compresses sealing rings around stem, under HTS 8481.90.90 as a valve part.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide cryogenic test data (-196°C leak rates) to confirm specialized function
• Material Safety Data Sheets essential for composite packing materials
• Declare exact stem diameter compatibility to prove dedicated design