LG LW1522IVSM 14,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner

This self-contained window air conditioner unit has a cooling capacity of 14,000 BTU/hr, equivalent to approximately 5.56 kW per hour, making it suitable for rooms up to 700 sq ft. It features a motor-driven fan and refrigeration elements for temperature control, designed to be fixed in a window frame. Classified under HTS 8415.10.30.80 due to its self-contained design and power rating exceeding 4.98 kW/hr.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8415.10.30.60Same rate: 35%

If cooling capacity is 2.93 kW/hr to less than 4.98 kW/hr

Lower power self-contained window/wall AC units fall under the preceding statistical suffix based on exact kW/hr rating.

8415.90.80Lower: 18.9% vs 35%

If imported as replacement parts like compressor or evaporator coil

Parts of window AC machines are classified separately in 8415.90, not as complete self-contained units.

8415.10.60.00Higher: 36% vs 35%

If designed as a split-system rather than fully self-contained

Split-system ACs with separate indoor/outdoor components use different subheadings from self-contained window units.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify cooling capacity in kW/hr via manufacturer specs and include test reports in documentation to confirm >4.98 kW/hr threshold

Ensure unit is labeled as self-contained with integrated motor-driven fan and temperature elements; provide assembly diagrams if split features are questioned

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