Spot Cooler Industrial Air Conditioner from Japan
A portable, directional air conditioning unit for targeted cooling of machinery or workers, with built-in compressor, fan, and refrigerating elements for temperature and humidity control. Falls under HTS 8415.82.01 as 'other' incorporating a refrigerating unit, not central systems. Used in factories for heat-intensive processes.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Classify based on primary function as air conditioning, not just ventilation; include airflow and BTU specs
• Certify for industrial safety (e.g
• OSHA-compliant) and provide noise/vibration data