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
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
• 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