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
40%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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