Double Mechanical Seal Arrangement from Germany
Tandem or back-to-back double mechanical seals with barrier fluid provisions for hazardous fluid handling in petrochemical pumps. HTS 8484.20.00.00 covers these as mechanical seals despite dual faces. Provides redundancy for safety-critical applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify arrangement type (tandem/back-to-back) and barrier fluid compatibility in entry docs
• Comply with API 682 standards documentation for petroleum industry acceptance
• Separate barrier system components to avoid set classification issues