Air-to-Water Heat Pump Monobloc Unit from Japan
A single-cabinet heat pump that extracts heat from outdoor air to produce hot water for hydronic heating systems, radiators, or underfloor heating. HTS 8418.61.0100 applies as it's a heat pump not functioning as an air conditioning machine of 8415, producing heated water rather than conditioned air.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document SCOP (Seasonal Coefficient of Performance) for hot water production to validate heat pump status
• Comply with EU ErP directives if destined for European markets, include efficiency labels
• Avoid pitfall of declaring as water heater; emphasize reversible cycle for both heating and cooling