Multi-Zone VRF Air Conditioner from Canada
Variable Refrigerant Flow system connecting one outdoor unit to multiple indoor heads for simultaneous zone control with refrigerating circuit. Falls under HTS 8415.82.0170 as complex other AC incorporating refrigerating unit.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Import complete VRF system (ODU + IDUs) as set; partial shipments risk parts classification
• Detail refrigerant piping lengths, branching, and EEV control specs comprehensively
• Building management system (BMS) protocols should not change AC classification