Vehicle AC Expansion Valve from Japan
A thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) that regulates refrigerant flow into the evaporator, maintaining optimal pressure in automotive AC systems. It qualifies for HTS 8415.90.8045 as a precision control part integral to car air conditioners.
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
• Include flow rate specs and vehicle application data to distinguish from HVAC expansion valves
• Certify compliance with automotive standards like SAE J639 for refrigerant handling