Industrial Process Manostat Controller from Japan
Automated manostat controller for maintaining precise pressure in chemical processing lines, with PID control algorithms for stabilizing gas or liquid pressure. Falls under HTS 9032.20.00.00 as an automatic regulating instrument that measures actual pressure and adjusts to setpoint continuously. Used in pharmaceutical and petrochemical manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Submit process flow diagrams demonstrating automatic control to CBP for binding rulings if complex
• Ensure explosion-proof certifications (ATEX/IECEx) documented for hazardous location use