United States to Thailand Trade Analysis
for Regulator valves, self-operating, for controlling variables such as temperature, pressure, flow and liquid level
Detailed tariff information for Regulator valves, self-operating, for controlling variables such as temperature, pressure, flow and liquid level imports
Regulator valves, self-operating, for controlling variables such as temperature, pressure, flow and liquid level Tariff Rate
Increasing by 8% annually due to industrial growth in Thailand
Special Rates
ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA)
0%
Applicable if imported under AFTA agreement with proper certification (Form D) and originating from ASEAN member countries. Note: Since the product is from the United States, this rate does not apply unless re-exported through an ASEAN country with proper documentation.
WTO Rate
5%
Applicable under Most Favored Nation (MFN) status for imports from WTO members like the United States, subject to compliance with rules of origin and documentation.
A recent bilateral trade agreement between the US and Thailand has reduced tariffs on industrial equipment, including self-operating regulator valves (HS Code: 8481.80). This has led to a 15% increase in US exports of these valves to Thailand in the last quarter.
2023-10-15
Impact: Positive impact on US exporters as reduced tariffs make regulator valves more competitive in the Thai market, potentially increasing market share.
Thailand Increases Demand for US-Made Regulator Valves
Thailand's growing industrial sector, particularly in manufacturing and petrochemicals, has driven a surge in demand for high-quality self-operating regulator valves from the US, with imports rising by 10% year-on-year.
2023-09-20
Impact: Increased demand strengthens trade ties and benefits US manufacturers, though supply chain constraints may limit short-term growth.
Logistics Delays Impact US-Thailand Valve Trade
Ongoing global shipping disruptions have delayed deliveries of self-operating regulator valves from the US to Thailand, causing a temporary backlog of orders and affecting project timelines in Thailand's industrial sector.
2023-08-05
Impact: Negative short-term impact on trade flow, potentially leading to higher costs and reduced reliability for Thai buyers reliant on US suppliers.
Policy Updates
US-Thailand Tariff Reduction on Industrial Valves
The US and Thailand have implemented a mutual tariff reduction on industrial goods under HS Code 8481.80, including self-operating regulator valves, dropping duties by 5% to encourage trade and investment in industrial automation.
Date: 2023-10-01
Thailand Updates Import Standards for Regulator Valves
Thailand's Ministry of Industry has introduced stricter quality and safety standards for imported self-operating regulator valves, requiring additional certifications for US exporters to comply with local regulations.
