Ductless Mini-Split Reversible Heat Pump from Japan
A wall-mounted indoor unit paired with an outdoor compressor for heating and cooling, incorporating a reversing valve to switch between cooling and heat pump modes. Classified under HTS 8415.81.01 as it includes a motor-driven fan, refrigerating unit, and reversal valve for cycle switching. Ideal for single-room climate control in homes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Section 232: ag equipment + residential HVAC, MFN<15% — 15% ceiling (Annex III addition)
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 ENERGY STAR certification and include efficiency ratings in documentation to meet EPA standards
• Provide detailed specs confirming the presence of a reversing valve to avoid misclassification as standard AC units
• Ensure refrigerant type compliance with EPA regulations; common pitfall is missing Section 608 technician certification