Electric Vehicle AC Scroll Compressor from Germany

Brushless electric scroll compressor optimized for EV and hybrid vehicle climate control systems using R134a refrigerant. It provides efficient cooling without engine belt drive. Classified in HTS 8414.30.80.30 as it's a motor vehicle refrigerating compressor for 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 iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, 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

Include EV/hybrid vehicle compatibility specs and voltage ratings (typically 400V)

Document energy efficiency ratings as required for certain green vehicle incentives

Avoid classification as general electric motors by emphasizing refrigerating function