Bellows Mechanical Seal from China
Metal or elastomeric bellows mechanical seal providing axial movement for sealing in agitators and mixers. Under HTS 8484.20.00.00 as it uses mechanical faces with bellows for pressure compensation. Suited for corrosive environments in pharmaceutical production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.9%
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
9903.88.0125%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]
Import Tips
• Document bellows material (e.g
• Hastelloy for corrosion resistance) for proper valuation and duty assessment
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'pump parts' without specificity, sticking to mechanical seal description
• Include pressure-temperature ratings in commercial invoice