Through-the-Wall Air Conditioner from Mexico
An AC unit built into a wall sleeve for permanent residential installation, with refrigerating unit and fan for changing air temperature and humidity. Falls under HTS 8415.82.0170 as a non-window, non-central incorporating refrigerating unit.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Include sleeve compatibility dimensions in specs to differentiate from window models
• Certify for structural mounting and vibration resistance to support complete machine import
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests parts; retail-ready units stay in this heading