How to Buy Alloy 20 Valves from India to the USA

Import guide · Supreme Valves India · June 2026

US plant engineers, mining contractors, and MRO procurement teams increasingly source Alloy 20 (UNS N08020 / CN7M) valves directly from Indian manufacturers to avoid domestic distributor markups and Chinese tariff penalties. This guide walks through the end-to-end process — from RFQ to valve installation at your US facility.

Step 1: Define your valve specification

Before contacting a supplier, prepare a line-item specification:

• Valve type (gate, globe, ball, dual-plate wafer check)
• NPS size and pressure class (typically Class 150 or 300)
• Body material: Alloy 20 / ASTM A351 CN7M (specify full-material construction for check valves)
• End connection: RF flanged per ASME B16.5, or wafer profile per API 594
• Design standard: API 600, 603, 608, 623, or 594 as applicable
• Test standard: API 598 hydrostatic
• Service media: e.g., sulfuric acid 97%, raffinate loop, phosphoric acid
• Quantity and delivery location (city, state, ZIP)

Use our RFQ configurator or email the specification directly.

Step 2: Receive quotation and proforma invoice (USD)

Indian valve exporters quote in United States Dollars (USD) for US buyers. The proforma invoice (PI) includes:

• Unit price per valve size and type
• Air freight cost (if DAP terms — typically included in unit price)
• Incoterms (DAP destination city is standard for US direct-buy)
• Payment terms (typically 50% advance wire transfer, 50% before dispatch)
• Lead time (8–10 weeks for Alloy 20 cast valves)
• Exchange rate reference (if applicable)

Step 3: Wire transfer payment

Payment is made via international SWIFT wire transfer to the supplier's bank. You will need:

• Beneficiary name and address
• Bank name, branch, SWIFT/BIC code
• Account number and IFSC code (for Indian banks)
• Reference: PI number and GST/IEC details

Retain the MT103 SWIFT confirmation as proof of payment for your accounts payable records.

Step 4: Manufacturing, testing, and documentation

During the 8–10 week lead time, the supplier:

1. Orders CN7M castings from an approved foundry
2. Machines body, disc, stem, and trim components
3. Assembles and pressure-tests per API 598 (shell 1.5× WP, seat 1.1× WP)
4. Issues EN 10204 Type 3.1 Material Test Certificates with foundry heat analysis
5. Export-packs in wooden cases with silica gel desiccant

Step 5: Shipping and US customs clearance

Under DAP Incoterms 2020, the supplier's responsibilities end when goods are ready for unloading at the destination airport. Your responsibilities as the US buyer:

• Import customs clearance: Engage a licensed customs broker to file entry with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
• Duties and tariffs: Indian-origin valves under HS 84818030 are not subject to Section 301 China tariffs — only standard MFN duty rates apply
• Inland transport: Truck from destination airport (e.g., LAS, IAH, TPA) to your facility
• Unloading: At your warehouse or job site

Step 6: Installation and MRO re-order

On receipt, verify:

• Valve marking matches PO specification (size, class, CN7M material stamp)
• MTC heat number matches body casting mark
• Hydrostatic test certificate is included
• No shipping damage to flange faces or wafer profile

For MRO re-orders, reference the original PI number and MTC heat number for identical material traceability.

Who buys Alloy 20 valves from India in the USA?

• Copper mining: Heap leach raffinate loops in Utah, Arizona, Nevada (mining supply page)
• Tool & equipment distributors: Saint George, Utah and similar supply-chain hubs (Saint George page)
• Petrochemical: Sulfuric acid units on the Texas Gulf Coast (Houston page)
• Fertilizer: Phosphate plants in Florida (Tampa page)
• Chemical: Louisiana Mississippi River corridor (Baton Rouge page)