Aluminum Alloy Compressor Housing for Hermetic Refrigeration Units from Japan
This precision-machined aluminum housing encases the motor and compression mechanism in hermetic compressors used in household refrigerators, classified under HTS 8414.90.4145 as a part specifically for compressors of subheading 8414.40. It provides airtight sealing and structural support during gas compression in refrigeration cycles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
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
Import Tips
• Verify the housing is specifically designed for 8414.40 compressors via engineering drawings to avoid misclassification as general castings
• Include manufacturer specs confirming compatibility with refrigerants like R134a for customs valuation and compliance