Hotel-Grade PTAC Reversible Heat Pump
A packaged terminal air conditioner (PTAC) with a reversible heat pump valve, designed for through-wall installation in hotels. It includes a motor-driven fan, a refrigerating unit, and a cycle reversal valve, making it a reversible heat pump under tariff item 8415.81.10, provided its capacity is within the specified limits.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6% | +15.0% | 21% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6% | — | 6% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the PTAC's capacity exceeds 15.8 kW
Higher-capacity reversible heat pumps fall under the 'other' subheading.
If the unit is designed for motor vehicles
Air conditioning machines for vehicles are classified separately.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the PTAC's heat transfer capacity is 15.8 kW or less to stay under this tariff item
• Ensure the unit has a reversing valve for the cooling/heat cycle, as PTACs without this feature may be classified elsewhere
• Keep installation specifications and capacity data for CBSA verification
Related Products under Tariff item 8415.81.10
Carrier 38MHRQ242 Performance Series Heat Pump
A single-zone ductless reversible heat pump with self-contained refrigeration, fan, and cycle valve, with capacity under 15.8 kW. Although it is a mini-split type, the tariff item excludes mini-split heat pumps, so this product does not belong under 8415.81.10.
Central Reversible Heat Pump System 3-Ton
A 3-ton split-system reversible heat pump with an outdoor condensing unit and indoor air handler, featuring a four-way reversing valve. With a capacity of about 10.5 kW, it falls under the specified limit of 15.8 kW and is a split-system type, not a mini-split, so it qualifies for this tariff item.
Daikin FTXB20C RXB20C Wall-Mounted Heat Pump
A compact wall-mounted ductless reversible heat pump with self-contained refrigerating unit, fan, and reversal valve, capacity under 15.8 kW. As a mini-split type, it is excluded from this tariff item and should be classified under the sibling item.
Ductless Mini-Split Reversible Heat Pump
A ductless mini-split reversible heat pump consisting of a wall-mounted indoor unit and an outdoor compressor, designed for heating and cooling spaces up to 15.8 kW capacity. It incorporates a motor-driven fan, a refrigerating unit, and a reversing valve to switch between cooling and heating modes, meeting the tariff item's specifications.
Floor-Standing Reversible Heat Pump
A floor-standing reversible heat pump console unit with an integrated refrigeration cycle, fan, and controls for heating or cooling spaces up to 1,000 square feet. It features a four-way airflow system and a reversing valve, fitting the tariff item's description for water source, vertical, horizontal, or console types with a capacity not exceeding 34.8 kW.
Fujitsu AOU18RLXFZ1 Multi-Zone Heat Pump Condenser
A self-contained outdoor condenser unit for multi-zone ductless systems with reversible cycle valve and fan, rated under 15.8 kW. This is a mini-split system component, which is excluded from this tariff item.