12,000 BTU Through-the-Wall AC from Germany
Self-contained through-the-wall air conditioner with 12,000 BTU/h (3.5 kW) cooling capacity, motor-driven fan, and thermostat for residential installation. It qualifies for HTS 8415.82.01.05 as a non-year-round self-contained unit with remote condenser type under 17.58 kW per hour.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Submit architectural installation specs showing sleeve compatibility to distinguish from window units
• Document absence of heating elements to avoid year-round unit classification
• Check voltage compatibility (115V vs 230V) for electrical safety certification requirements