Desiccant Dehumidifying Air Conditioner from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
26.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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