Industrial Equipment: tariff refund exposure
Machinery and industrial equipment, pumps, valves, filters, transmission parts, are high-value, often China-sourced capital goods broadly covered by Section 301. Because individual entries carry large dollar values, even a modest recoverable share of the 301 duty can represent meaningful recovery for equipment importers of record.
Do industrial equipment importers qualify?
You likely have a reviewable claim if the following are true.
- You were the Importer of Record on the customs entries
- You imported into the U.S. in 2025 or 2026
- You sourced from China or other tariff-affected countries
- Your entries carried Section 301 or IEEPA duties
Example goods & HTS categories
Illustrative lines commonly seen in this category, verify your own against the official HTS.
| HTS code | Example goods | Base duty | Section 301 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8481.80.90 | Taps, cocks & valves (other) | 2% | +25% likely |
| 8413.70.20 | Centrifugal pumps | 0% | +25% likely |
| 8421.23.00 | Oil/fuel filters for engines | 2.5% | +25% likely |
| 8483.10.30 | Transmission shafts & cranks | 2.5% | +25% likely |
Illustrative HTS lines and rates for planning only, not a determination for your specific goods. Check the official USITC HTS or use our HTS lookup.
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