Water Source Heat Pump Split System
A split-system heat pump that uses water from a lake, river, or cooling tower as the heat source/sink, with an indoor air handler and outdoor water-to-refrigerant heat exchanger. This system is designed for heating and cooling but is primarily a heat pump, not an air conditioning machine, and falls under tariff item 8418.61.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the unit is designed primarily for air conditioning
Air conditioning machines of heading 84.15 are excluded from 8418.61.00; this alternative applies if cooling is the principal function.
If the heat pump is part of a larger refrigeration system
This alternative covers other refrigerating or freezing equipment, which may apply if the unit is integrated into a refrigeration setup.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the water source heat exchange mechanism and the primary heating function to support classification under 8418.61.00
• Ensure the split system components are properly declared and that the refrigerant lines are compliant with Canadian regulations
• Verify that the unit meets Canadian energy efficiency standards and that the installation complies with local codes
Related Products under Tariff item 8418.61.00
Air-to-Water Heat Pump Monobloc Unit
A single-cabinet air-to-water heat pump that extracts heat from outdoor air to produce hot water for hydronic heating systems, radiators, or underfloor heating. This unit is designed primarily for heating water, not for air conditioning, and therefore falls under tariff item 8418.61.00 as a heat pump other than an air conditioning machine of heading 84.15.
Commercial Refrigerated Warehouse Heat Pump
An industrial heat pump that recovers waste heat from supermarket refrigeration systems to provide space heating or hot water. This equipment is designed for heat recovery and heating purposes, not for air conditioning, and is classified under tariff item 8418.61.00 as a heat pump other than an air conditioning machine.
Domestic Reversible Heat Pump Package Unit
An all-in-one residential heat pump that provides both heating and cooling through ducted air distribution. Although it can cool, its primary function is heating, and it is not classified as an air conditioning machine of heading 84.15, so it falls under tariff item 8418.61.00 as a heat pump.
Geothermal Ground Source Heat Pump
A geothermal ground source heat pump that extracts heat from the ground using buried loops of piping filled with water or antifreeze, transferring it to heat buildings in winter and rejecting heat to the ground in summer. This system is designed for heating and cooling but is primarily a heat pump, not an air conditioning machine, and falls under tariff item 8418.61.00.
High-Temperature Heat Pump for Process Heating
An advanced heat pump that delivers water up to 80°C for industrial process heating, replacing steam boilers. This specialized equipment is designed for high-temperature heating applications, not for air conditioning, and is classified under tariff item 8418.61.00 as a heat pump other than an air conditioning machine.
Modular Water-to-Water Heat Pump
A compact modular heat pump that exchanges heat between two water loops for district heating or multi-zone building systems. This unit is designed for water circuit heating, not air conditioning, and falls under tariff item 8418.61.00 as a heat pump other than an air conditioning machine.