Window-Mounted 1 Ton AC Unit

A compact self-contained window air conditioner rated at 12,000 BTU/h (approximately 3.5 kW), designed for residential cooling with a motor-driven fan and refrigerating unit. It falls under HTS 8415.82.01.05 as a self-contained machine not exceeding 17.58 kW per hour, incorporating a refrigerating unit for temperature control.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.2%+35.0%37.2%
🇲🇽Mexico2.2%+10.0%12.2%
🇨🇦Canada2.2%+10.0%12.2%
🇩🇪Germany2.2%+10.0%12.2%
🇯🇵Japan2.2%+10.0%12.2%

Alternative Classifications

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

8415.10.60.00Lower: 36% vs 37.2%

If incorporating a heat pump for year-round use

Year-round units with both cooling and heating capabilities are classified separately from cooling-only self-contained ACs.

8415.82.01Same rate: 37.2%

If split-system with remote indoor evaporator

Split AC systems where evaporator and condenser are separate units fall under different subheadings.

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 37.2%

If designed for industrial process cooling rather than room conditioning

Equipment primarily for manufacturing process temperature control, not ambient air conditioning, moves to machinery chapter.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify energy efficiency ratings and refrigerant type (e.g

R-410A) comply with EPA regulations and include SNAP certification

Provide detailed BTU/kW conversion documentation to confirm rating under 17.58 kW/h threshold

Avoid misclassification by ensuring unit is not marketed as a year-round heat pump

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