Air-Operated Double Diaphragm Pump from China
An air-operated double diaphragm pump uses compressed air to drive two flexible diaphragms, creating reciprocating motion for pumping liquids without internal moving parts contacting the fluid. It falls under HTS 8413.50.0050 as a diaphragm pump, a type of reciprocating positive displacement pump designed for handling corrosive or abrasive liquids in industrial applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify pump displacement capacity and material construction (e.g
• PVDF, stainless steel) match declared specifications to avoid reclassification
• Provide detailed technical specs including max pressure and flow rate; ensure CE or ATEX certification for hazardous location use