Desiccant Dehumidifying Air Conditioner from Canada
An air conditioning system using desiccant rotors to absorb moisture and a fan to circulate air, often paired with external heat for regeneration, without refrigeration. Classified under HTS 8415.83.0090 for changing temperature and humidity via chemical absorption rather than refrigerating unit.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
26.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) 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
• Provide desiccant material specs and regeneration method details to confirm no refrigeration
• Ensure UL or equivalent safety certifications for electrical components
• Avoid misdeclaration as refrigerated dehumidifier which shifts to 8415.82