Portable Diaphragm Vacuum Pump for Lab Use from China
This compact diaphragm vacuum pump is designed for laboratory applications such as filtration and aspiration, capable of handling air or gases at flow rates under 0.57 cubic meters per minute. It falls under HTS 8414.80.16.85 as a portable air or vacuum pump not exceeding the specified capacity, distinct from larger industrial compressors. The portable design makes it ideal for benchtop use in research settings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify pump flow rate documentation to confirm it is under 0.57 m³/min and portable to avoid reclassification to higher capacity codes
• Include manufacturer specs on gas compatibility and explosion-proof features if applicable for chemical lab use