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%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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