Reshoring Signal

Valves and fluid controls: Reshoring Readiness

The Reshoring Readiness Index scores valves and fluid controls at 28.9 of 100 (weak case): a 12.84% effective tariff, import dependence 37/100, sourcing concentration 9/100. Transparent methodology, monthly USITC data. Free.

The short answer

  • Valves and fluid controls scores 28.9 of 100 on the Reshoring Readiness Index, a weak case: importers pay an effective tariff of 12.84% (tariff term 35/100), U.S. exports cover 63% of imports (dependence 37/100), and sourcing concentration is 940 HHI (9/100). The score is down 18.6 points over the past year.

The three terms behind the score

  • Tariff pressure 35/100 (45% weight): a 12.84% effective rate, level 43/100 with a one-year trend of 16/100.
  • Import dependence 37/100 (30% weight): U.S. exports cover about 63% of imports.
  • Sourcing concentration 9/100 (25% weight): 940 on the Herfindahl index across named source countries.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is the reshoring readiness score for valves and fluid controls? 28.9 of 100 as of the latest month, a weak case. The score combines tariff pressure (35/100), import dependence (37/100), and sourcing concentration (9/100) under the published RRI v1.0.0 methodology.
  • Why does valves and fluid controls score this way? Importers currently pay a 12.84% effective tariff in this family, U.S. exports cover about 63% of what it imports, and its foreign sourcing measures 940 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.