Portable Room Air Conditioner from Canada
A wheeled, self-contained air conditioner with exhaust hose for single-room cooling, featuring a built-in refrigerating unit and fan for temperature and humidity control. Classified under HTS 8415.82.0170 as a non-window, non-central AC machine incorporating required elements.
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
• Confirm presence of compressor and refrigerant loop to distinguish from evaporative coolers
• Label BTU capacity and room size suitability clearly to support residential AC classification
• Include noise level certifications and voltage specs to prevent delays in electrical safety reviews