Reshoring Signal
Compressors and fans: Reshoring Readiness
The Reshoring Readiness Index scores compressors and fans at 39.6 of 100 (building case): a 12.08% effective tariff, import dependence 72/100, sourcing concentration 12/100. Transparent methodology, monthly USITC data. Free.
The short answer
- Compressors and fans scores 39.6 of 100 on the Reshoring Readiness Index, a building case: importers pay an effective tariff of 12.08% (tariff term 33/100), U.S. exports cover 28% of imports (dependence 72/100), and sourcing concentration is 1170 HHI (12/100). The score is down 18.1 points over the past year.
The three terms behind the score
- Tariff pressure 33/100 (45% weight): a 12.08% effective rate, level 40/100 with a one-year trend of 17/100.
- Import dependence 72/100 (30% weight): U.S. exports cover about 28% of imports.
- Sourcing concentration 12/100 (25% weight): 1170 on the Herfindahl index across named source countries.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the reshoring readiness score for compressors and fans? 39.6 of 100 as of the latest month, a building case. The score combines tariff pressure (33/100), import dependence (72/100), and sourcing concentration (12/100) under the published RRI v1.0.0 methodology.
- Why does compressors and fans score this way? Importers currently pay a 12.08% effective tariff in this family, U.S. exports cover about 28% of what it imports, and its foreign sourcing measures 1170 on the Herfindahl index. Higher tariffs, deeper import dependence, and more concentrated sourcing all strengthen the economic case to produce domestically.
- Does a high score mean reshoring is profitable? No. The RRI is a screening indicator: it says the public trade data points that way, not that any specific plant pencils out. Validate with your own landed-cost, labor, and capacity numbers before deciding.
About this data
- A transparent screening indicator built from public USITC trade data, not sourcing advice. The tariff term is monthly; concentration is matched to the month's calendar year (latest completed year for newer months); import dependence is currently a latest-year snapshot applied across the series and will deepen into a true history as export years accumulate. The named-top-sources HHI is a floor. Validate any decision with your own landed-cost and capacity numbers.
Last reviewed 2026-05-12.