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Water-Cooled Screw Compressor 500 HP Supermarket from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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