Smart WiFi Enabled Air Conditioner from Japan
Connected AC with app control, voice assistant compatibility, incorporating refrigerating unit and scheduling fan operation. Still classifies under HTS 8415.82.0170 based on core AC function despite smart features.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Section 232: ag equipment + residential HVAC, MFN<15% — 15% ceiling (Annex III addition)
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Wireless module is accessory; classification follows principal AC function
• FCC certification for WiFi module and cybersecurity compliance documentation required
• App functionality descriptions should emphasize climate control over computing