Goulds 3196 MTU-8 Centrifugal Pump from Japan
The Goulds 3196 MTU-8 is a single-stage, single-suction, frame-mounted centrifugal pump designed for industrial fluid handling in chemical processing plants. It features a discharge outlet of 8 inches (over 7.6 cm) in diameter, fitting precisely under HTS 8413.70.2025 due to its specific pump type and outlet size specifications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify pump specifications including discharge outlet diameter ≥7.6 cm and single-stage/single-suction design match HTS documentation exactly
• Include manufacturer test certificates and performance curves to confirm centrifugal operation and avoid reclassification
• Ensure frame-mounted installation evidence; common pitfall is misclassifying as submersible pumps under 8413.70.20.95