What is the reshoring readiness score for gaskets and mechanical seals?

17.3 of 100 as of the latest month, a weak case. The score combines tariff pressure (33/100), import dependence (0/100), and sourcing concentration (10/100) under the published RRI v1.0.0 methodology.

Why does gaskets and mechanical seals score this way?

Importers currently pay a 9.66% effective tariff in this family, U.S. exports cover about 100% of what it imports, and its foreign sourcing measures 1000 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.

Reshoring Signal

Gaskets and mechanical seals: Reshoring Readiness

The Reshoring Readiness Index scores gaskets and mechanical seals at 17.3 of 100 (weak case): a 9.66% effective tariff, import dependence 0/100, sourcing concentration 10/100. Transparent methodology, monthly USITC data. Free.

The short answer

Gaskets and mechanical seals scores 17.3 of 100 on the Reshoring Readiness Index, a weak case: importers pay an effective tariff of 9.66% (tariff term 33/100), U.S. exports cover 100% of imports (dependence 0/100), and sourcing concentration is 1000 HHI (10/100). The score is down 11.5 points over the past year.

The three terms behind the score

Tariff pressure 33/100 (45% weight): a 9.66% effective rate, level 32/100 with a one-year trend of 34/100.
Import dependence 0/100 (30% weight): U.S. exports cover about 100% of imports.
Sourcing concentration 10/100 (25% weight): 1000 on the Herfindahl index across named source countries.

Frequently asked questions

What is the reshoring readiness score for gaskets and mechanical seals? 17.3 of 100 as of the latest month, a weak case. The score combines tariff pressure (33/100), import dependence (0/100), and sourcing concentration (10/100) under the published RRI v1.0.0 methodology.
Why does gaskets and mechanical seals score this way? Importers currently pay a 9.66% effective tariff in this family, U.S. exports cover about 100% of what it imports, and its foreign sourcing measures 1000 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.