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Water-Cooled Screw Compressor 500 HP Supermarket from Germany

500 HP water-cooled screw compressor for supermarket reach-in freezer and display case systems, handling high refrigeration loads. Classified HTS 8414.30.8020 as screw-type exceeding 200 HP for refrigerating equipment. Efficient heat rejection via water cooling reduces energy costs.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Specify water-cooled vs air-cooled in invoice to distinguish from general HVAC compressors

• ENERGY STAR rating documentation speeds customs for supermarket energy-efficient imports

• Avoid bulk packaging; retail-ready units prevent reclassification as parts