Cartridge Type Mechanical Seal from Germany
Pre-assembled cartridge mechanical seal that installs as a single unit onto pump shafts, simplifying maintenance in chemical processing equipment. Classified under HTS 8484.20.00.00 for its mechanical sealing action using multiple sealing elements. Ideal for high-pressure applications requiring easy replacement.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide assembly drawings showing it's a complete mechanical seal unit, not loose parts, to prevent reclassification
• Ensure FDA compliance if for food/pharma pumps, including material certificates for wetted parts
• Declare shaft size compatibility to distinguish from universal parts