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Copper Vacuum Vessel Evacuation Valve

A small copper valve used during manufacturing to evacuate air from vacuum flasks, creating the insulating vacuum. Falls under HTS 9617.00.60.00 as a specialized part of vacuum vessels, excluding glass inners.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.2%+12.5%19.7%
🇲🇽Mexico7.2%+10.0%17.2%
🇨🇦Canada7.2%+10.0%17.2%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

7412.20.00Higher: 78% vs 19.7%

If general copper tube or pipe fittings

If not specifically for vacuum evacuation in vessels, it's copper tubing fittings under Chapter 74.

8481.80.90Higher: 39.5% vs 19.7%

If industrial valves for machinery

Valves for other appliances or machinery fall under Chapter 84 if not consumer vacuum-specific.

7309.00.00Higher: 75% vs 19.7%

If bulk copper reservoirs

Plain iron/steel/copper reservoirs without vacuum function classify differently.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Supply technical drawings illustrating vacuum creation function to justify Chapter 96 classification

• Ensure valves meet pressure vessel standards if applicable, with material safety data sheets

• Invoice separately from assembly tools to avoid classification as machinery parts