Porcelain Pump Valve Body

A precision-machined porcelain component used as the valve body in industrial pumps for handling corrosive chemicals. Classified under HTS 6909.11.20.00 as a machinery part made of porcelain for chemical or technical uses, fired after shaping with low water absorption.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

8481.90.90Same rate: 35%

If assembled into complete valve mechanism

Assembled parts of pumps and valves shift to Chapter 84 machinery classification.

6903.20.00Same rate: 35%

If made of refractory ceramics for high-temperature use

Refractory ceramic parts for furnaces or kilns fall under heading 6903, not technical ware.

6914.90Lower: 15.6% vs 35%

If classified as other ceramic articles not specifically for technical machinery

General ceramic articles without proven laboratory/chemical use go to heading 6914.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify porcelain composition via ASTM C373 water absorption test (<0.5% for classification)

Provide manufacturer specs confirming technical use in machinery to avoid reclassification