Heat Pump Crankcase Heater from Japan
Band-style electric heater wrapping compressor crankcase to maintain oil viscosity in heat pump low-temperature operation. HTS 8415.90.80.70 for parts ensuring reliable compressor function in heat pumps.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Section 232: ag equipment + residential HVAC, MFN<15% — 15% ceiling (Annex III addition)
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
• Thermostat cut-out temperature and band dimensions in datasheet
• OEM compressor model compatibility prevents generic part reclass
• Electrical components need ETL certification