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Reverse Osmosis Membrane Housing

A pressure vessel designed to hold reverse osmosis membranes in water purification systems. It is classified under HTS 8421.99.0140 as a part specifically for machinery used in filtering or purifying water through membrane separation processes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+60.0%60%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8421.99.01Same rate: 37.5%

If used for non-water liquids or gases

Parts for filtering machinery not exclusively for water fall under the general 'other' category.

3926.90.99Lower: 25.3% vs 37.5%

If imported as a basic plastic tubular component without fittings

Plain plastic articles without specific filtration function are classified by material in Chapter 39.

7309.00.00Higher: 75% vs 37.5%

If constructed primarily of stainless steel tubing for industrial reservoirs

Steel reservoirs or tanks not integral to filtration machinery go to Chapter 73 for metal tanks.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify compatibility with specific RO membrane sizes and pressure ratings to ensure classification as a water purification part

• Provide detailed technical specs and end-use certification to avoid misclassification as general industrial parts