Applied Materials Centris 172i Semiconductor Condensing Unit from Germany
This condensing unit is designed for thermal management in semiconductor wafer fabrication cleanrooms, exceeding 17.58 kW per hour capacity. It incorporates a motor-driven fan and heat exchange elements to control temperature and humidity without a separate refrigerating unit. Classified under HTS 8415.83.0060 as a heat exchanger condensing unit for high-power air conditioning in semiconductor processing environments.
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Import Tips
• Verify power rating documentation exceeds 17.58 kW/hr with manufacturer specs to confirm 8415.83.0060 classification
• Include cleanroom certification and semiconductor end-use declarations to avoid reclassification as general HVAC equipment
• Ensure EPA compliance for refrigerants if unit interfaces with external systems; common pitfall is missing energy efficiency labels