Electric Vehicle AC Scroll Compressor from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
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