Cartridge Type Mechanical Seal from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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