Automotive R134a AC Compressor from Germany
This is a scroll-type compressor designed for car air conditioning systems using R134a refrigerant. It compresses low-pressure refrigerant gas to high-pressure for efficient cooling in passenger vehicles. Classified under HTS 8414.30.80.30 as a compressor for refrigerating equipment in motor vehicles using non-ammonia refrigerants.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column1 less than 15 percent.
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Verify compatibility with R134a or R1234yf refrigerants and obtain OEM specifications for vehicle fitment
• Include detailed technical specs and refrigerant type declaration to avoid misclassification as industrial compressors
• Ensure EPA compliance for refrigerant-handling components and provide automotive end-use certification