Porcelain Pump Valve Body from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify porcelain composition via ASTM C373 water absorption test (<0.5% for classification)
• Provide manufacturer specs confirming technical use in machinery to avoid reclassification