Industrial Pump Mechanical Seal from China
A mechanical seal assembly with metal sheeting gaskets combined with rubber and ceramic components for sealing rotating shafts in centrifugal pumps. Falls under 8484.90.00.00 as 'mechanical seals - other' due to its multi-material construction beyond simple metal sheeting. Used in chemical processing and water treatment industries.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Obtain material safety data sheets (MSDS) proving non-hazardous composition for chemical-resistant seals
• Label as 'mechanical seal assembly' to distinguish from plain gaskets; mislabeling risks 8483 classification