Desiccant Dehumidifying Air Conditioner from China

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 — China → United States

36.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(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