Car R1234yf Variable Displacement Compressor from Germany
A piston-type variable displacement compressor for modern automotive AC systems using eco-friendly R1234yf refrigerant. It automatically adjusts output based on cooling demand in passenger cars. Falls under HTS 8414.30.80.30 for motor vehicle compressors using all refrigerants except ammonia.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.74.0825%Medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, as provided for in subdivision (i) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
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.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Confirm refrigerant certification (R1234yf) and include safety data sheets for customs clearance
• Provide evidence of automotive application to distinguish from stationary HVAC compressors
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain Asian manufacturers and maintain supply chain documentation