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Reverse Osmosis Water Purification System from China

A residential reverse osmosis system that uses a semi-permeable membrane to filter and purify water by removing dissolved solids, bacteria, and contaminants. It falls under HTS 8421.21.00.00 as machinery specifically designed for filtering or purifying water for household or small-scale use.

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 system capacity and intended use (e.g

residential vs. industrial) to confirm classification under 8421.21

Include NSF/ANSI certification documentation to meet U.S. drinking water standards and avoid customs delays

Label components clearly to distinguish from general liquid filtration machinery in 8421.19