Reshoring Signal
Filtering and separation equipment: Reshoring Readiness
The Reshoring Readiness Index scores filtering and separation equipment at 24.7 of 100 (weak case): a 8.85% effective tariff, import dependence 24/100, sourcing concentration 13/100. Transparent methodology, monthly USITC data. Free.
The short answer
- Filtering and separation equipment scores 24.7 of 100 on the Reshoring Readiness Index, a weak case: importers pay an effective tariff of 8.85% (tariff term 32/100), U.S. exports cover 76% of imports (dependence 24/100), and sourcing concentration is 1270 HHI (13/100). The score is down 10.9 points over the past year.
The three terms behind the score
- Tariff pressure 32/100 (45% weight): a 8.85% effective rate, level 30/100 with a one-year trend of 36/100.
- Import dependence 24/100 (30% weight): U.S. exports cover about 76% of imports.
- Sourcing concentration 13/100 (25% weight): 1270 on the Herfindahl index across named source countries.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the reshoring readiness score for filtering and separation equipment? 24.7 of 100 as of the latest month, a weak case. The score combines tariff pressure (32/100), import dependence (24/100), and sourcing concentration (13/100) under the published RRI v1.0.0 methodology.
- Why does filtering and separation equipment score this way? Importers currently pay a 8.85% effective tariff in this family, U.S. exports cover about 76% of what it imports, and its foreign sourcing measures 1270 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.