Secop 1/8 HP Refrigerator Compressor SC12G from Mexico
The Secop SC12G is a 1/8 HP compressor for low-temperature refrigeration in upright fridges. It qualifies for HTS 8414.30.40.00 as a small-capacity unit dedicated to household refrigerating appliances. Known for quiet operation and high efficiency in R134a systems.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include OEM specification sheets confirming <1/4 HP and refrigerating application to prevent reclassification
• Check for EPA refrigerant labeling compliance if destined for US market assembly
• Avoid declaring as 'air compressor' which shifts to 8414.80 subheadings