Industrial Pump Shaft Oil Seal from China
A high-pressure oil seal for centrifugal pump shafts in water treatment plants, featuring PTFE lip and stainless steel case for corrosion resistance. Classified in 8487.90.00.40 as it functions to retain lubricants in rotating machinery without electrical components or Chapter 40 rubber designation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.9%
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 manufacturer's certification confirming oil seal design (lip-type for rotation) vs. static seals to prevent misclassification
• Declare pressure rating and shaft speed specs in documentation to demonstrate industrial machinery use