Chapter 84 · Machinery and mechanical appliances; computers · Section 16
HS Code 8484.20
Mechanical seals
Heading 8484: Gaskets and similar joints of metal sheeting combined with other material or of two or more layers of metal; sets or assortments of gaskets and similar joints, dissimilar in composition, put up in pouches, envelopes or similar packings; mechanical seals
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 8484.20
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8484.20.00 | Mechanical seals | 3.9% | Free (A,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 45% | No. |
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European Union - CN codes under 8484.20
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 8484 20 00 | Mechanical seals | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 8484.20
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 8484 20 00 00 | Mechanical seals | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8484 20 00 10 | Mechanical shaft seal for incorporation into rotary compressors for use in the manufacture of motor vehicle air condition units | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8484 20 00 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 8484
The subheadings immediately before and after 8484.20 in chapter 84.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 8484.20.
What is HS code 8484.20?
HS code 8484.20 covers: Mechanical seals. It belongs to chapter 84 (Machinery and mechanical appliances; computers) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 8484.20?
The US general (normal trade relations) rate is: 3.9%. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 8484.20?
The UK extends 8484.20 to 3 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 8484200000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.