Stainless Steel Ball Valve Replacement Seat from Japan
A precision-machined stainless steel seat designed specifically as a replaceable part for industrial ball valves used in piping systems. It ensures a tight seal between the ball and body under high pressure, classified under HTS 8481.90.90 as a part of valves for pipes and tanks, distinct from complete valves or assemblies.
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
• Verify material composition via mill test certificates to confirm stainless steel grade and avoid misclassification as iron/steel articles
• Include detailed engineering drawings in documentation to prove it's a dedicated valve part, not a general machine component
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain stainless steel products from specific countries; check USTR notices