Spot Cooler 15,000 BTU Industrial Portable from Japan
Portable spot air conditioner delivering 15,000 BTU/h (4.4 kW) focused cooling for workstations or machinery, with flexible ducting and self-contained compressor. Classified in HTS 8415.82.01.05 for self-contained machines under 17.58 kW per hour.
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 already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Specify spot cooling application vs room conditioning to justify AC classification over industrial chillers
• Include OSHA-compliant safety features documentation for workplace use
• Declare caster durability ratings for frequent industrial movement