Industrial Pump Mechanical Seal from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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