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Ion Exchange Water Softener System from China

Residential water softener using cation exchange resin to remove hardness minerals (calcium, magnesium) from water, preventing scale buildup. Classified under HTS 8421.21.00.00 as water purifying apparatus.

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

Specify resin type (sodium vs. potassium) and exchange capacity in documentation

Include brine tank and regeneration system details for complete system classification

Test for NSF/ANSI 44 certification compliance