Water-Cooled Screw Chiller Compressor 120 HP from Japan
120 HP screw compressor with water-cooling jacket for large chiller plants in commercial buildings. Classified in HTS 8414.30.8010 as it is a screw-type unit under 200 HP for air conditioning/refrigeration. Water cooling allows higher efficiency in continuous operation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Specify cooling method and BTU capacity in documentation for accurate valuation and classification
• Comply with ASHRAE standards for import to avoid holds on energy-related equipment
• Watch for valuation pitfalls; exclude installation costs from dutiable value