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McQuay WSC Centrifugal Water Chiller

McQuay WSC series offers centrifugal chillers for industrial process cooling, chilling liquid media with high-efficiency centrifugal compressors. Falls under HTS 8418.69.0140 for centrifugal liquid chilling refrigerating units used in non-air-conditioning applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8418.69.01Same rate: 37.5%

If semi-hermetic screw compressor variant

Screw compressor chillers classify as 'other' refrigerating equipment outside centrifugal provisions.

8419.89.95Higher: 41.7% vs 37.5%

If for use in laboratory testing of temperature-sensitive materials

Lab-specific refrigerating equipment moves to Chapter 84 laboratory apparatus.

8424.90.90Same rate: 37.5%

If primarily functioning as a mechanical power transmission cooler

Auxiliary cooling units for machinery classify under mechanical handling equipment parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide detailed refrigerant safety data sheets (R-134a common) for DOT hazardous material compliance

• Use ISPM-15 certified wooden skids for shipping large units to avoid fumigation delays

• Confirm voltage/frequency specs match US standards to bypass post-import modification issues

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The Trane CenTraVac is a large-scale centrifugal liquid chiller designed for commercial HVAC systems, using a centrifugal compressor to chill water for air conditioning in buildings. It falls under HTS 8418.69.0140 as a centrifugal liquid chilling refrigerating unit, distinct from air conditioning machines of heading 8415.

Carrier 19XR Centrifugal Liquid Chiller

Carrier's 19XR series centrifugal chiller provides high-efficiency water chilling for large facilities like hospitals and data centers using centrifugal compression technology. Classified under HTS 8418.69.0140 for its specific centrifugal liquid chilling function in refrigerating equipment.

York YK Centrifugal Chiller

The York YK centrifugal chiller is engineered for district cooling systems, circulating chilled water via centrifugal refrigeration cycles for energy-efficient building cooling. It qualifies for HTS 8418.69.0140 as a dedicated centrifugal liquid chilling refrigerating unit.

Smardt Centrifugal Oil-Free Chiller

Smardt's oil-free centrifugal chiller uses magnetic bearing technology for ultra-efficient liquid chilling in sustainable commercial applications. Classified in HTS 8418.69.0140 due to its centrifugal compression for refrigerating liquid chilling purposes.

Climaveneta i-FX Centrifugal Chiller

Climaveneta i-FX high-capacity centrifugal chillers serve district energy plants by chilling water circuits with advanced centrifugal refrigeration. HTS 8418.69.0140 applies to these dedicated liquid chilling refrigerating units.