Impact of Trump Tariffs on Pressure Switches

It is definitely not easy for manufacturers, importers, and exporters to navigate through these difficult tariff times. It is a lose-lose situation for all parties as margins become smaller and profits begin to drop. The last thing anybody wants to do is increase retail prices for the American consumer.
 
Almost all Chinese import products will have some sort of tariff applied across all lists totaling $550 Billion: $34B (List 1), $16B (List 2), $200B (List 3), $300B (List 4). Pressure switches are no exception to this and have long been included in List 1 under HTS code 8536.50.90 with the broad heading:
Switches nesoi, for switching or making connections to or in electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V.
 
Fortunately, there is some reprieve as USTR granted exclusions for specific applications on April 18, 2019 (effectively backdated to July 6, 2018) under HTS code 8536.50.9065 with the heading:
Pressure switches designed for use in heat pumps and air-conditioning condensers having a rating of 1.90 megapascals or more but not over 4.55 megapascals.

​Here at Everlink, we take pride in consistently delivering high quality pressure switches at an affordable price point. We treat our clients as long term partners and are always accommodating of different requests and requirements.

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